Orthopaedic Care
Read how Duke orthopaedic specialists are taking new approaches to care for children and adults with joint pain and injuries.
Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR) Allows Torn ACL to Heal Itself
When 28-year-old Frances Yu tore her ACL, she thought traditional reconstruction surgery was her only option. Then she learned about a new procedure that would ...
Ankle Sprains: What You Need to Know
If you or someone you know plays football or soccer, chances are good that you, or they, have experienced a painful ankle sprain. It is the most common injury ...
Comprehensive Physical Therapy After Amputation Helps Woman Live Independently
Mary Lou Bowen wanted to live independently but struggled with pain from osteoarthritis in her right knee and limited mobility after her left leg was amputated ...
Durham Man Overcomes Shoulder Pain from Golfing to Win Club Championship
When severe shoulder pain and lack of mobility threatened to end Taylor Donner’s promising new golf career, he sought help at Duke. After shoulder surgery and ...
A Safe Return to Fall Sports
Lack of conditioning, hot, humid weather, and dehydration can put children and teens at risk for heat-related illness and injuries as they return to sports thi ...
After Shoulder Surgery and Focused Physical Therapy at Duke, Golfer Is Back in the Game
Former elementary school principal Denise Schroeder expected retirement to be leisurely, with more time to devote to golf and other activities she loved. But w ...
Returning to Sports After Ankle Replacement Surgery at Duke
Since Greg Cox was a boy, sports had been an integral part of his life. From lacrosse to running marathons to waterskiing, he did it all. When he reached adult ...
A Range of Options for Treating Your Ankle Arthritis
If you have pain and stiffness in your ankles, you may have ankle arthritis. Fortunately, a variety of treatments are available to relieve the pain and improve ...
Common Injuries in Youth Sports
Physical activity is important for a healthy lifestyle, and organized sports can help develop life skills such as communication, teamwork, and responsibility. ...
An Alternative Surgical Option for Severe Rotator Cuff Tears
If you have a severe rotator cuff tear that can’t be mended, or if a previous repair didn’t bring relief, superior capsule reconstruction may help.
ACL Injuries: What You Need to Know
Increasingly, more young athletes are tearing their ACLs despite the best preventive efforts of their coaches and athletic trainers. In this Q&A, Allison Toth, ...
What's Behind Your Behind-Your-Knee Pain?
Just as car oil lubricates the components of an engine, our knee is lubricated by fluid that allows the joint to bend and move easily. Injury or illness can di ...