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Anterior Cruciate Ligament - (ACL) Arthroscopic Repair		Rotator Cuff Repair - Open Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery - Meniscus Repair of the Knee		Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery - Meniscus Repair of the Knee	Visit our orthopedic surgery patient education center to learn more

All Wellness Library articles (15 items)Wellness Library

> Are Feet at Fault for Back, Hip, and Knee Woes?
> Common Injuries of the Shoulder
> Help Your Back Work for You

A Safer Way to Get Out of Bed
Something as simple as getting out of bed properly can help to ease strain on your back and prevent injury.

All Tests and Procedures articles (7 items)Tests and Procedures

> Arthroscopy
> Bone Biopsy
> Bone Scan

Arthrography
Arthrography is a type of X-ray used to examine a joint, such as the knee or hip, when standard X-rays are not adequate.

All Adult Health Library articles (27 items)Adult Health Library

> Anatomy of the Hand
> Arthroscopy
> Avascular Necrosis

Anatomy of the Bone
A typical bone in your body contains three types of tissue—a hard outer tissue, a sponge-like inner tissue, and smooth tissue at the ends.

Pediatric Health Library

> Evaluation Procedures for Children

Clubfoot
Detailed information on clubfoot, including causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and cast care

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Belts for the Back

Many workers who need to lift heavy objects on the job wear back belts -- also called back supports or abdominal belts. But the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) does not recommend using a back belt to prevent injuries, because studies have not confirmed that these belts do, in fact, work. Instead of relying on a back belt to prevent injury, NIOSH says, workers should learn proper techniques for safe lifting.

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