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Q & A on Scoliosis

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sami Mardam-Bey Wake Orthopaedics What is scoliosis? It’s really just an abnormal curve of the spine. It’s fairly common, and approximately 3% of children are diagnosed with a mild or small curve (greater than 10 degrees). Only 0.3% progress to having a much bigger curve (greater than 30 degrees). What is […]

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Joint Replacements

Joint pain is something that frequently occurs as we age. There are many different causes of joint pain, but osteoarthritis is one of the most common. As some people age, they can wear out the cartilage ⁠— the smooth, shock absorbing part of the joint between the bones. When that happens, the bones get closer […]

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