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Lawrence Crossett, MD, chief, Division of Adult Reconstruction, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UPMC, explains how a relatively new approach to flexion contracture knee surgery may eliminate the need to do a gradual release of the distal femur.
In July 2011, the FDA released a second warning about the use of polypropylene mesh in pelvic reconstructive surgery. This pronouncement created anxiety and concern among gynecologists who use mesh in their practices.
In July 2011, the FDA released a second warning about the use of polypropylene mesh in pelvic reconstructive surgery. This pronouncement created anxiety and concern among gynecologists who use mesh in their practices.
Patients with sickle cell disease are living longer, and with this longevity, comes an increased risk for developing pulmonary hypertension.
Patients with sickle cell disease are living longer, and with this longevity, comes an increased risk for developing pulmonary hypertension.
Vonda Wright, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon at UPMC discusses her research on the effects of exercise on aging athletes. Based on her research, she encourages doctors to prescribe a daily dose of exercise as easily as they would prescribe a medication.
Vonda Wright, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon at UPMC discusses her research on the effects of exercise on aging athletes. Based on her research, she encourages doctors to prescribe a daily dose of exercise as easily as they would prescribe a medication.
Today, because of advancements in medical care, those with spina bifida are living into their 70s and 80s. This has demonstrated the need for a new field of medicine - wellness care for adults with spina bifida.
Today, because of advancements in medical care, those with spina bifida are living into their 70s and 80s. This has demonstrated the need for a new field of medicine - wellness care for adults with spina bifida.
Dr. Ryan Soose, an otolaryngologist and sleep specialist at UPMC, discusses his experience with an implantable pacemaker that delivers gentle stimulation to the hypoglossal nerve, causing the base of the tongue to contract and advance, similar to how it functions when the patient is awake.
Dr. Ryan Soose, an otolaryngologist and sleep specialist at UPMC, discusses his experience with an implantable pacemaker that delivers gentle stimulation to the hypoglossal nerve, causing the base of the tongue to contract and advance, similar to how it functions when the patient is awake.
Some patients with chronic emphysema or COPD may soon have a minimally invasive option to help make breathing easier.
Some patients with chronic emphysema or COPD may soon have a minimally invasive option to help make breathing easier.
Because there are so many pediatric cancer survivors today, it is more important now than ever before that survival clinics exist. Doctors at Children's Hospital believe they have an obligation to educate survivors about their future so they can be armed with the necessary information to take charg
Because there are so many pediatric cancer survivors today, it is more important now than ever before that survival clinics exist. Doctors at Children's Hospital believe they have an obligation to educate survivors about their future so they can be armed with the necessary information to take charg
