Orthopedics

Without bones, muscles and joints, our bodies have no shape. Support your structure, build strength and bend deep, with news and knowledge to keep you on the move.

Patient Story

‘Don’t limit yourself’

Plastic surgery to repair burn scars has given Blake Babic, 33, new hope for improved hand function.

Ready for tee time?

If you're headed to the links, a few smart precautions can help you avoid injuries.

Exercise—for body, for brain

A commitment to activity can work wonders for physical health, but it's often a healer for the mind, too.

10 things to know before lightning strikes

Here's your primer to keep it from happening to you.

Patient Story

‘I wanted to live’

After surviving some of the worst injuries trauma doctors have ever seen, Kim DeWind intends to "live life a little fuller."

Patient Story

‘I do everything now’

After doctors installed a small device in his spine, Don Ferris is enjoying a life without back pain—for the first time in years.

The heal-better diet

On the mend after injury or surgery? The right foods—and sometimes a few supplements—can hasten your recovery.

Getting older? Keep on movin’

As you age, an active lifestyle is more important than ever.

Excessive heat can be a killer

Here's what athletes (and even non-athletes) need to know about heat illness during the most sweltering of days.

The pickleball attraction

Here are the Top 4 reasons this sport is becoming popular among those ages 50 and older.

Working from home? Shape a proper office

Avoid aches and strains by scheduling regular breaks and outfitting your workspace with the right equipment.

A flop for feet

As the weather warms, flip-flops begin to reclaim their summer ubiquity. But are they really the smart choice for footwear?