Orthopedics/Sports - May 2018 Archives

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it normal for my legs to feel uneven after a hip replacement? I had a second hip replacement three months ago ...

Baseball season is here. While that’s welcome news to players and fans, injury risks for youth baseball players are higher than one might expect. ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What’s the latest information on using stem cell therapy to treat an arthritic shoulder that causes excessive pain? ANSWER: New efforts ...

Osteoporosis and osteopenia, conditions of low bone mass leading to an increased risk of bone fracture, are extremely common in women, especially after menopause ...

Nearly a third of patients responding to a Mayo Clinic survey said they used none of the opioids they were prescribed after surgery. The research findings, ...

Opioid medications can make it more difficult to exercise safely. Learn how to stay safe if you are active while ...

Opioid use — even short term — can lead to addiction and, too often, overdose. Anyone who ...

Opioid medications, commonly called narcotics, are derived from the poppy plant. Some opioids are available as prescription medications. They are regulated as controlled substances by ...

You don't need fancy equipment or years of experience to reap the health benefits of bicycling. See how to become a cyclist today with these ...

Mayo Clinic researchers are studying the clinic’s opioid prescribing practices after surgery, discovering areas for improvement based on that evidence, and applying it to optimize care ...