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Staying in the game: Preventing and treating sports injuries at any age
People are at risk for different kinds of injuries depending on their age and fitness level, but pre...
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Hip replacement surgery: How to prepare your home
Patients can expect to use a walker for two to three weeks after surgery, so they’ll need to account...
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What young athletes should know about shoulder injuries and surgery
Dislocations are seen often with wrestlers, football players and hockey players. Labrum tears are mo...
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New technology at Salem Health Orthopedics can relieve ankle pain and get patients moving again
Right now, there are about 6,000 to 7,000 ankle replacements in the U.S. a year, and now Salem Healt...
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When do you need surgery for a broken bone?
For patients under the age of 15 and over the age of 54, falls are the most common cause of fracture...
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Injury risks during the fall sports season
There are three types of injuries Salem Health sports medicine specialists see most often in the fal...
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Is it better to replace your hip or your knee first?
If you have severe hip and knee pain on the same side, you have a big decision to make: Which joint ...
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Understanding rotator cuff injuries: Symptoms, causes and treatment options
Your rotator cuff is the collection of muscles and tendons that hold your shoulder in place and allo...
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Can you get tennis elbow playing pickleball? Learn the causes, symptoms and treatment
Proper form in sports and good ergonomics at work are both key to preventing this kind of injury.
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Get back on your feet: Expert care for broken ankles and foot injuries in Salem, Oregon
Sometimes, a sprained and broken ankle can feel similar. That’s why it’s important to see an orthope...
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Common knee injuries and how to treat them
Appropriate footwear and maintaining a healthy weight through exercise can help keep knee injuries a...
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Innovative techniques in orthopedic trauma surgery: What’s new for patients?
“The types of injuries we see are no different than what has been seen for decades, but there are ne...
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Common causes of shoulder pain and how to treat them
For patients dealing with chronic conditions such as arthritis, physical therapy is the first line o...
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Collaborating with the emergency department to deliver seamless orthopedic trauma care
Close coordination between the emergency department and the orthopedic trauma team ensures patients ...
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When to consider shoulder surgery
There are two main types of surgery techniques for shoulders: arthroscopic and open.
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Recovery strategies for nerve injuries: What you need to know
Nerves can be easily injured and may not fully recover 100% of the time, even with the best care.
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How to safely return to sports after injury
With any injury, there are several things to keep in mind before returning to a sport.
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Get relief for hand and wrist arthritis at Salem Health Orthopedics
A few weeks of the right exercises can sometimes bring range of motion back, as long as the fingers ...
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How to care for a forearm fracture: What you should know
If someone believes they have fractured a forearm, it’s important to quickly seek care so a provider...
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Fellowship-trained hand surgeons: Specialty care at Salem Health
At Salem Health, there are multiple fellowship-trained surgeons who are members of the American Soci...