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Worries about costs, time off work and COVID-19 kept some older adults from having surgery
Elective surgery study shows older adults have concerns about what it will cost them, how much work they’ll miss and whether they’ll catch COVID-19.
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Breaking the curve
A Michigan Medicine expert calls for comprehensive scoliosis awareness and care.
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Young man’s debilitating back pain a thing of the past
Piotrowski consulted with a spectrum of doctors, physical therapists and chiropractors, each with a different recommendation for how to treat a herniated disc in the lower portion of his spine until he found one at Michigan Medicine recommending lumbar microdiscectomy, a procedure that involves small incisions to remove portions of the herniated disc and ease pressure on the spinal cord nerves.
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Why new patient paperwork isn’t just busy work
While it’s easy to overlook doctor's office questionnaires, that paperwork actually serves a vital role in better understanding how to treat you. Called patient reported outcomes, this information gives medical specialists insight into how treatments truly impact you as a patient.
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Throw a fast ball without throwing out your arm
Michigan Medicine experts explain common throwing sport injuries as well as how to best treat them.
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Hiking Patagonia after spine surgery
Despite undergoing a spinal laminectomy surgery, a 73-year-old individual successfully completed a trip to Patagonia just three months later. Read about their inspiring journey and the exceptional care they received at University of Michigan Health.
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Excess physical activity can cause strain in young feet
New research from Michigan Medicine shows that excessive physical activity during summer sports can lead to weakened tendons and bones in children. It is crucial to balance activity with rest to prevent injury.
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Dancing again
After a car accident that left one teenager with multiple injuries, surgeons helped her get back to her passion of dancing.
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Car crash survivor avoids paralysis after less invasive spine surgery
Learn how a Michigan man, who survived a car crash and faced the risk of paralysis, was able to avoid it through spine endoscopy surgery performed by U-M Health. The innovative surgery is less invasive than traditional spine surgery and has a shorter recovery time.
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A rare neuromuscular disorder diagnosis brings long awaited answers for teen
For one teen, a rare neuromuscular disorder diagnosis brings long awaited answers.
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Unleashing 'the beast'
A 12-year-old basketball player is surprised with a custom adaptive sports wheelchair at Michigan Medicine.
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How active joints in the summer reduce winter pains
Reducing joint pain starts with strengthening joint in warmer months, says a Michigan Medicine doctor.
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4 ways to avoid summer spine injuries during the winter
Exercise during the colder months can prevent pain from appearing in the warmer weather
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Doctor learns how to walk again after biking accident
Today, Joseph Kolars rides as far as 40 miles now
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Researchers uncover new cell types involved in osteoarthritis
And the development of a new slow-release drug seeks to target them