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Advances in Knee Replacement Surgery Enable More Patients to Go Home the Same Day
[ad_1] Newswise — Knee replacement surgery in the morning, and back home that evening? Many patients are surprised to learn it is an option.…
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Movement as Medicine: The Many Health Benefits of Dancing
[ad_1] BYLINE: Robin Frank Newswise — With physical distancing no longer a concern for most people, dancing for fun, exercise and social connection is…
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During Osteoporosis Awareness Month, Those at Risk Urged to Bone Up on Silent Disease
[ad_1] BYLINE: Robin Frank Newswise — Osteoporosis is often called a “silent” disease because people typically have no symptoms and often don’t know they…
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Mid-Calf Nerve Block May Enable Early Rehabilitation After Foot and Ankle Surgery, Preventing Pain While Allowing Foot Movement
[ad_1] Newswise — A pilot study conducted at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) shows evidence that a mid-calf nerve block is a safe and…
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Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Total Joint Arthroplasty May Provide the Best Reduction in Complications in Older Patients With Fewer Comorbidities
[ad_1] Newswise — Hollywood, Florida, April 22, 2023 — In a study conducted at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), researchers found that the use…
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HSS Study Shows MISB, a Minimally Invasive Procedure for Treating Bunions, Does Not Affect Flatfoot
[ad_1] Newswise — Existing thought in the orthopedic world is that treating a bunion with the minimally invasive procedure MISB may make a person’s…
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After Years of Ankle Pain and Limited Mobility, Life-Changing Surgery at HSS
[ad_1] Newswise — After years of searching for answers and numerous doctor consultations, 59-year-old Kathleen Kaler finally found relief from the severe ankle pain and instability…
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HSS Foot and Ankle Surgeon Spearheads Event to Provide New Shoes and Free Foot Exams to Homeless
[ad_1] Newswise — Matthew Conti, MD, an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), and colleagues recently provided more than…
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Study Examines Total Knee Replacement in Patients Under 21
[ad_1] Newswise — A new study from researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has evaluated trends in the use of total knee arthroplasty…
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HSS Research Uncovers How UV Light Triggers Immune Activation and Disease Flares in Lupus
[ad_1] Newswise — After sun exposure, people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) frequently develop skin rashes, which often are accompanied by a flare of…
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Study Finds Chronic-Pain Management, Falls and Limited Access to Care Are Critical Issues Among Medically Underserved
[ad_1] Newswise — To improve the health of a community, the first step is to identify its most pressing needs. To that end, in…
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Participation Doubles After Lupus Support Group at HSS Transitions to Virtual Format During Pandemic
[ad_1] Newswise — A study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) highlights the success of a lupus peer support and education group that transitioned…
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HSS Rheumatologists, Social Worker Honored by American College of Rheumatology
[ad_1] Newswise — The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) have honored two rheumatologists and a social worker…