Orthopaedic Care
Read how Duke orthopaedic specialists are taking new approaches to care for children and adults with joint pain and injuries.
Augmented-Reality May Be a Game Changer for Hip Replacement Surgery
Duke orthopaedic surgeons are using what looks like a gaming headset to improve outcomes for people who need hip replacement surgery. The new, head-mounted aug ...
Hip Preservation Surgery at Duke Health Puts Young Cadet One Step Closer to Her Dream
After a day of building a school with her Army unit in Guatemala, 18-year-old Madison Culler was not just tired -- she was also in pain. She didn’t know it yet ...
Ankle Fusion or Ankle Replacement?
When persistent ankle arthritis from a chronic ankle injury or ankle fracture makes walking, exercise, or climbing stairs unbearable, it’s time to consider you ...
Choose the Right Walking Shoes
Walking is good for your health, but it can be hard on your feet if you don’t wear the right shoes. Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon Karl Schweitzer, MD, exp ...
Knee Arthroscopic Surgery for Meniscus Tears
The knee is one of the most commonly injured parts of the body, and meniscus tears are often the cause of knee pain and knee injury.
EOS Imaging Reduces Radiation Exposure for Children with Scoliosis
Children with scoliosis require frequent X-rays to check their progress and monitor their growth. Over time, that can mean a lot of exposure to radiation. Fort ...
Teenage Soccer Player Back on the Field After ACL Reconstruction at Duke
If there’s one thing 13-year-old Mike Greeson is passionate about, it’s soccer. So when a mid-game collision with another player left him with a torn ACL, he w ...
Treating Sports Injuries in Children: What Parents Need to Know
Duke orthopaedic surgeon Kendall Bradley, MD, treats sports injuries in children and adolescents. In this Q&A she offers helpful information for parents lookin ...
Painful Bunions
Painful bunions can be treated successfully with surgery. The key is finding a surgeon you trust, one who identifies your unique issues and goals, and recommen ...
How to Prevent Bunions in One Easy Step
The end of summer usually means storing away your comfy sandals and putting your feet back into closed, snug-fitting shoes. But the wrong footwear may lead to ...
Duke Health Sports Medicine Providers Give Back to Athletes in the Community
When children, teens, and college athletes play sports, there’s always a chance of injury. Fortunately, Duke sports medicine experts are on the sidelines at ma ...
Same-Day Knee Replacement at Duke Health Center Arringdon Puts You on the Road to Recovery Faster
Outpatient -- or same-day -- knee replacement surgery is more convenient than traditional knee replacement surgery and often can help you recover faster. At Du ...