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Osteoporosis UW Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle

Incidence In the USA, about 45% of postmenopausal women have low bone density. The lifetime risk of a fracture of the hip, spine orSee more

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arthritis

WEBThis article answers some general questions about arthritis including how arthritis affects the body and some statistics on who gets arthritis. What is arthritis? The …

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Total Knee Replacement: A Patient's Guide

WEBFig. 1 Knee arthritis can affect any of the three compartments of the knee. Medial-sided knee pain, located on inside part the knee, is the most common location for …

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

WEBEhlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of hereditary disorders that affects mainly the skin and joints but other organs as well. EDS results in weakness …

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Polymyalgia Rheumatica

WEBPolymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a disorder that causes stiffness and aching that begins in the neck, shoulder and hip areas. It is not known whether it is a …

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Families and arthritis

WEBLoving and supporting someone with arthritis There are 37 million Americans with arthritis--and that means a lot of families are affected. One of the challenges of being a close to …

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Exercise and Arthritis

WEBFitness exercises for arthritis. Some of the best fitness exercises for people with arthritis are walking, water exercise and bicycling. Walking. Walking is better than …

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Back Pain UW Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle

WEBBack pain is one of the leading causes of disability and time lost from work. Recent studies indicate that direct medical costs for lower back pain approach the $24 …

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Find a Doctor UW Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle

WEBDepartment of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. University of Washington 1959 N.E. Pacific St. Box 356500 Seattle, WA 98195-6500

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Clinic Locations UW Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle

WEBDepartment of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. University of Washington 1959 N.E. Pacific St. Box 356500 Seattle, WA 98195-6500

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Shoulder & Elbow UW Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle

WEBThe Shoulder and Elbow Service is located in the Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at UWMC-Roosevelt, an outpatient facility at 4245 Roosevelt Way N.E. in …

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Home Exercises for the Stiff or Frozen Shoulder

WEBThere are two components to the home program for stiff shoulders. The first is a series of stretching exercises and the second relates to regular participation in a …

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Foot & Ankle UW Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle

WEBMaking an appointment. You may make your own appointment at the Foot and Ankle Service or you may be referred by your physician. To make an appointment, please call: …

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Ankylosing Spondylitis

WEBBasics of ankylosing spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis primarily affects the spine or back. In a person with ankylosing spondylitis, the joints and ligaments that …

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Torn Meniscus UW Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle

WEBA torn meniscus is a tear in the cartilage of the knee. The meniscus functions to improve the fit between the femur and the tibia, to absorb shock and …

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Seattle Children's Hospital (Pediatrics) UW Orthopaedics and …

WEBDepartment of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. University of Washington 1959 N.E. Pacific St. Box 356500 Seattle, WA 98195-6500

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Reverse Shoulder Replacement

WEBReverse Total Shoulder Replacement Videos. In the two videos below, Dr. Frederick Matsen, UW Medical Center orthopedic surgeon, discusses a new and …

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UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center

WEB3800 Montlake Blvd. NE. Box 354060. Seattle, WA 98195. Phone: (206) 598-3294 option 8 or toll free (877) 520-5000. Fax: (206) 598-3140. Email: [email protected].

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