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April 12, 2024
Knee replacement surgery is a daunting prospect for many of the 32.5 million adults in the U.S. who have osteoarthritis (OA), the most common type of arthritis. Over time, cartilage in the knee joint...
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July 11, 2019
When I joined MedStar Washington Hospital Center in 2012, one of our top priorities was to develop a comprehensive spine center. We wanted to create a place that would foster a real sense of teamwork ...
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May 07, 2019
A bunion is a bony lump that develops on the base of the big toe with the big toe pushing against the second toe. While Bunions affect mostly women—more than one-third of women have them, it is...
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April 12, 2019
When springtime rolls around, many people are ready to take their exercise-related New Year's resolutions to the next level through new exercises or sports. However, this can cause many individuals to...
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March 05, 2019
Millions of people—from athletes to people who walk to work—experience a sprained ankle each year. In fact, we typically see four to five a week at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Spr...
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January 15, 2019
Total joint replacement, comprised of hip or knee replacements, is one of the most common surgical procedures in the U.S. These devices have given millions of people continued or increased activity a...
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September 24, 2018
Chris Furin has a sweet job. A self-taught cake designer, he runs his own business, Cakes by Chris Furin. Chris bakes and decorates extraordinary custom-made confections and delivers them all over t...