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Orthopedics/Sports

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Scoliosis in adults featured image
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Scoliosis in adults
Patty Miller
June 9, 2026

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm in my 50s and have begun experiencing nagging back pain. Recently, I saw an orthopedic doctor and was diagnosed with scoliosis. Does this mean I have to have surgery?  ANSWER: Not necessarily. Scoliosis in adults may require no treatment or be able to be managed without surgery.[...]

Mayo Clinic Minute: Stacking your exercise over the weekend featured image
Mayo Clinic Minute: Stacking your exercise over the weekend
Alex Osiadacz
August 9, 2024
Smart knee technology allows care team to remotely monitor patients’ recovery featured image
Smart knee technology allows care team to remotely monitor patients’ recovery
Amanda Dyslin
August 8, 2024
Brace for it: When to use an ankle brace featured image
Brace for it: When to use an ankle brace
Joel Streed
August 3, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing thumb arthritis pain featured image
Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing thumb arthritis pain
Sonya Goins
July 24, 2024
Sports Safety Spotlight: Mayo advises teens on how to get back in the game safely after shoulder injury featured image
Sports Safety Spotlight: Mayo advises teens on how to get back in the game safely after shoulder injury
Joel Streed
July 11, 2024
Expert alert: Procedure offers hope to patients living with physical changes from stroke, other conditions featured image
Expert alert: Procedure offers hope to patients living with physical changes from stroke, other conditions
Rhoda Madson
July 11, 2024
Sports Safety Spotlight: Mayo Clinic touts advancements in hip, knee replacement to keep seniors active featured image
Sports Safety Spotlight: Mayo Clinic touts advancements in hip, knee replacement to keep seniors active
Amanda Dyslin
July 3, 2024
Sports Safety Spotlight: Mayo Clinic gives tips on staying active with joint pain featured image
Sports Safety Spotlight: Mayo Clinic gives tips on staying active with joint pain
Amanda Dyslin
June 27, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is hip preservation? featured image
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is hip preservation?
Joel Streed
June 24, 2024
New elbow surgery technique developed at Mayo Clinic helps wrestler get back on the mat featured image
New elbow surgery technique developed at Mayo Clinic helps wrestler get back on the mat
Rhoda Madson
June 12, 2024
Could you benefit from a sports medicine consult? Check out these top 5 FAQ featured image
Could you benefit from a sports medicine consult? Check out these top 5 FAQ
Joel Streed
May 26, 2024
Golfer’s future back on course following hip surgery featured image
Golfer’s future back on course following hip surgery
Joel Streed
May 16, 2024

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