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In recent years, doctors have begun to see a significant increase in overuse injuries in children. Many of these injuries can be prevented. Key to prevention is to avoid overdoing any single sport, and to give growing bodies adequate rest between practices or games.
A joint replacement can relieve pain and help you live a fuller, more active life. Planning ahead for surgery can help speed your recovery. This video will help you prepare for surgery and the rehabilitation process.
Overhand throwing places extremely high stresses on the elbow, and when repeated over time, can lead to serious overuse injury. Although throwing injuries in the elbow most commonly occur in pitchers, they can be seen in any athlete who participates in repetitive overhand throwing.
Holiday parties, treats, and big meals often motivate people to rev up their fitness programs this time of year. A balanced approach to both diet and exercise may be just what the doctor ordered.
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Back Pain and Smoking
Patients with severe back pain who quit smoking report less pain than patients who continue to smoke Heat- and Cold-Induced Athletic Injuries Team physicians should educate coaches, athletes on exposure risk and prevention Knee replacement not an "easy solution" for obese patients Obesity related to higher rates of infection and other complications following surgery Brace Yourself Physical therapy, not a knee brace, aids in ACL recovery Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements
Informed Patient Learning Modules
 Informed Patient Learning Modules Expert information from orthopaedic surgeons about common musculoskeletal problems and surgical treatment, including: Rehabilitation Exercise and Conditioning Handouts
Rehabilitation Exercise and Conditioning Handouts These exercise conditioning programs will help you return to daily activities after an injury or surgery. Separate exercise programs focus on the shoulder, knee, hip, spine, and foot and ankle.   A Nation in Motion: One Patient at a Time
Campaign website now is live!
Visit www.anationinmotion.org The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' national campaign, A Nation in Motion: One Patient at a Time, shares the stories of hundreds of patients whose lives have been saved or restored through access to high-quality orthopaedic care. These inspiring stories illustrate the conditions, injuries and traumas that millions of patients have braved head on — and the excellent care that got them back to work and to their active, full lives. The patients featured on the website have shared their stories in one simple phrase, "Because of my orthopaedic care, I can...". Read their stories and learn more about your bone and joint health at www.anationinmotion.org Have an outstanding patient story or know someone who does? Visit www.anationinmotion.org On the site, you also can play the online A Nation in Motion Game — navigate bone and joint conditions along the road of life on your way to happiness and mobility in the "I Can Club." NEW!! Dominique's Story
A car crash in California almost took her leg. A bomb blast in Iraq helped save it.
 Go to orthoinfo.org/dominique The most advanced safety feature this car has is the driver standing next to it.
 More information Decide to Drive  New!! 100 Questions & Answers About Hip Replacement provides the latest authoritative and practical information about joint disease and hip replacement surgery.
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