Orthopaedic Care
Read how Duke orthopaedic specialists are taking new approaches to care for children and adults with joint pain and injuries.
Teen Plans for Future After Vertebral Body Tethering Corrects Scoliosis
Ausley Rudd was diagnosed with scoliosis as a child. The condition worsened as she grew until surgery was needed to stop her spine’s worsening curvature. Rathe ...
Hip Arthritis Causing You Pain?
When hip pain and stiffness make it difficult for you to get out of bed or take a short walk, arthritis may be to blame. The degenerative condition is the lead ...
Why Seeing a Sports Medicine Primary Care Physician Is Important for Young Athletes
If your child experiences sport-related pain or injury, an appointment with a sports medicine primary care physician may be the best option for getting them ba ...
Is It Normal for My Hips to Hurt During Sex?
Hip pain during sex is more common than people think, but those who suffer are often uncomfortable telling their providers, said Elizabeth Scott, MD, a hip spe ...
Standing CT Scans Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Lower-Extremity Injuries
Duke Health is one of a few centers in North Carolina to offer a more accurate way to diagnose foot, ankle, knee, and hip problems with less radiation than tra ...
Sports Physicals for Teen Athletes
Does your child need a sports physical? If they plan to work out with their high school team this fall, participate in a fall sport, or try out for a sport any ...
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 ...