More articles about: Bones and Muscles and Joints (Orthopaedics)
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Does Exercise Affect the Brain’s Aging Process? U-M Research Aims to Find Out
Explore a brain study in which medical researchers are investigating the effects of exercise on age-related declines in cognitive function.
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After Partial Knee Replacement Surgery, Hiking Without Pain
When a meniscus tear left him with unbearable pain, a patient’s search for answers led him to the Michigan Medicine orthopaedic surgery team — and, soon after, relief.
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Excessive Throwing Puts Baseball Players at Risk
Year-round pitching can lead to devastating injuries for baseball players. A Michigan Medicine orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon and researcher explains why research on the subject is valuable to athletes of any sport.
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5 Tips to Keep Your Baseball Athlete Safe
Spring has sprung and so has baseball season. One athletic trainer offers easy tips to remember when your student athlete heads back to the diamond.
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Weak Grip a Strong Predictor of Metabolic Disease and Disability in Adults
A Michigan Medicine researcher teamed up with colleagues in China to investigate muscular strength as a predictor of metabolic disorders and physical disabilities.
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Why Some ACL Surgeries Fail
A common surgery for helping active people get their mobility back can create problems if the ligament re-tears. A Michigan Medicine surgeon is working to reduce those occurrences.
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Thanks to Hit TV Show, One Boy’s Rare Disease Not So ‘Strange’
The condition that affects a young “Stranger Things” actor has recently captured public attention. It also has inspired a child with the same condition.
 Doctors looking at an x-ray of postmenopausal bone loss
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Examining Women’s Bones During Menopause May Help Head Off Fractures
U-M researchers tracked bone loss during menopause over 14 years. See the study results on age related bone loss & bone mineral density during menopause.
 Patients discussing their high deductible health plan costs
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Study: Health Plan Deductibles Hit Patients with Chronic Illness Harder
Study suggests high deductible health plans cost patients with chronic illnesses more out of pocket. See how health plan deductibles change health care costs.
 Beverly on a walk with her husband after receiving sacroiliac injections
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Getting Her Life Back: ‘Absolute Care’ in Sacroiliac Joint Pain Treatment
Sacroiliac joint pain treatment at the U-M Back and Pain Center helped Beverly get her life back. See how sacroiliac injections helped manage her back pain.
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For Geriatric Falls, ‘Brain Speed’ May Matter More than Lower Limb Strength
Measuring simple & complex reaction times using a new device that could help assess the risk of geriatric falls. Learn more about brain speed & falls in elderly.
 Abbee before her 10th VEPTR surgery
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Following 5-Year-Old Abbee Through Her 10th VEPTR Surgery
Abbee just received her 10th VEPTR surgery to treat thoracic insufficiency syndrome. See her journey at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital from arrival to recovery.
 Abigail after receiving titanium rib
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5-Year-Old with Titanium Rib Prepares for 10th Surgery
Abigail was born with thoracic insufficiency syndrome and severe scoliosis. Hear about Abigail's VEPTR surgery & her recovery at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
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New Medicare Payment Model May Cause a Bundle of Problems for Some Hospitals
U-M study recommends the use of risk adjustment for Medicare programs that bundle payments for hip and knee replacements. Learn more about the CJR model.
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How Your Weight Affects Your Joints
A University of Michigan rheumatologist explains why being overweight can affect joints. Learn how weight loss can slow down the advancement of osteoarthritis.
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