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Orthopedics & Spine

January 20, 2023

When limb loss leads to persistent pain

Unfortunately, it’s not abnormal to experience pain after an amputation. The good news? There are promising new treatments to help those who have lost limbs.

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The dangers of diving

Summer brings with it long days on the lake or at the pool — and a heightened risk of traumatic spinal cord injuries. Here’s what you need to know.

4 common myths about spine surgery

A spine surgeon busts the misconceptions with treatment truths.

What’s an anterior hip replacement?

Learn about this less-invasive technique that helps keep muscles intact.

Person performing wrist stretches to relieve wrist pain

Four wrist stretches to relieve wrist pain

Have three minutes? That's all it takes to relieve wrist strain and increase joint mobility.

A woman is seated in a gym doing shoulder presses with two dumbbells with a male trainer helping her.

To strengthen muscles in your shoulders, try this simple exercise

Shoulder presses are a basic exercise that can relieve pain and improve function.

Pediatric and young-adult hip dysplasia: Types, causes and treatment options

Also: How hip preservation procedures can give patients an active life.

Convenient Care Closer to Home

Vanderbilt Health is here to help if you or your loved one is feeling sick or has a minor injury. Dozens of locations throughout Middle Tennessee offer convenient hours — and can even bring a provider to you.

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An older couple pick broccoli in a garden.

How to get pain relief from arthritis

Injections can relieve joint pain, but there are other strategies to try first.

Why try physical therapy for osteoarthritis?

If you have knee, hip, shoulder or other joint pain related to osteoarthritis, physical therapy can help.

Author Heather Duggin poses at an outdoor reunion in 2020.

Spina Bifida and owning your story

One woman's experience growing up with spina bifida.

An older couple use elliptical machines in a gym.

Strategies for daily activities despite osteoarthritis

Ways to work around painful or stiff joints.

A middle aged couple chop vegetables in the kitchen.

What is osteoarthritis?

What to know if you're dealing with stiff, painful joints.

Hip strengthening for osteoarthritis

How physical therapy can help support one of the most important joints in the body.

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