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9/21/2015

Why Are Younger Patients Getting Hip Replacements?

Over the last decade, the number of young hip replacement patients between the ages of 45 and 54 has increased by more than 200 percent. We explain why younger …
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9/21/2015

What Is Dupuytren’s Contracture? Can It Be Treated?

If the fingers of your hand begin to curl and you find that you can’t straighten them, you may have Dupuytren’s contracture. Although there is no cure for this condition, there are a number of treatments to slow the progression of the disease. We explain the causes and symptoms of this condition.
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9/14/2015

Ask Dr. Furmanek: How Is Cartilage Repaired?

Cartilage is the tissue that coats and cushions our joints. It allows us to move with very little friction, but damaged cartilage does not heal well. Dr. Furmanek explains …
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9/8/2015

Do You Have An Unstable Kneecap?

We depend on our knees to move easily. An unstable kneecap inhibits smooth movement and can lead to chronic problems. We explain the symptoms that signal this injury. What is …
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9/4/2015

Symptoms Of Meniscal Injury In The Knee

The meniscus is the tough cartilage that cushions the bones in our knee joint. We explain how these injuries occur, and help you recognize the symptoms of a damaged …
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9/2/2015

Safety Tips For Choosing Football Helmets

We want our children to enjoy sports safely. With fall in the air and football season upon us, we have some tips to help you choose the safest football …
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8/31/2015

Understand Your Joints: What Is Cartilage?

We explain what cartilage is and how it functions in our joints. Most of us take for granted the smooth, painless movements we use to set a table, open a …
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8/20/2015

Your Feet Reflect Your Health

Your feet carry you through your day, but did you know that they can also provide information about your overall health? We identify foot symptoms that can signal a …
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8/18/2015

High-Intensity Workouts For Bad Knees

High-intensity interval training improves health and fitness quickly but can take a toll on sore knees. If you have painful knees, we have some knee-friendly exercise options to help …
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