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What to expect: First visit to an orthopedic surgeon

Orthopedic surgeons are physicians who are trained in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons
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5 things trauma surgeons NEVER do

May is Trauma Awareness Month. Accidents and unintentional injuries remain the leading cause of death among people age 1 - 44 . With decades of intensive training, education, research and direct
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Gallbladder removal surgery: Am I a good candidate?

Gallstones are small, hardened lumps that can build up in the gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ near your liver that stores a digestive fluid called bile. If you have signs and symptoms of gallstones
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What to expect as you recover from gallbladder surgery

If you're getting ready for your surgery to remove your gallbladder (cholecystectomy), it's normal to feel a little anxious. One of the best ways to ease your concerns and improve your surgical
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Gallbladder removal surgery: What to expect

Gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) is a procedure typically done to treat conditions associated with gallstones , such as gallstone-related pain (biliary colic) or gallbladder inflammation
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Migraine headaches

When a migraine comes on, just getting out of bed can be difficult. Reading this blog would be a struggle. What is a migraine headache, what causes one and what can migraine sufferers do to get relief
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Bariatric surgery procedures and outcomes

Bariatric surgery can be a life-changing procedure for individuals who have morbid obesity and have struggled to lose weight and keep it off. Our team coordinates care for bariatric surgical
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Treatments for a cleft lip and palate

One in sixteen hundred. That’s how often babies are born with a cleft lip and a cleft palate in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While having a child