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If you think you or your child might have a broken a bone, it's vital to seek medical attention immediately. Learn about first aid for fractures and understand when to seek emergency help. Quick ...

Your child, whether an infant or adolescent, may need specialized bone and joint care for orthopedic and developmental conditions. He or she will receive a personalized evaluation and treatment plan i...

Robotic arm-assisted orthopedic surgery is used for partial and total knee replacements, and total hip replacements. A surgeon cuts away damaged bone and cartilage, and replaces it with artificial co...

When you experience any sports-related injury or issue, Mayo Clinic Health System sports medicine can help you get back in action quickly — and at your peak performance level — through an ...

Dexterity — the ability to perform tasks with your hands — is important for quality of life and independence. Whether you’re working at a desk, renovating homes or enjoying athletic ...

Learn about same-day joint replacement surgery:  Hip and knee arthroplasty: What you need to know Are you a candidate for same-day joint replacement?  Before your surgery Af...

If you're concerned about developing breast cancer, you might be wondering if there are steps you can take to help prevent breast cancer. Some risk factors, such as family history, can't be changed. H...

A breast lump can be described as a mass, growth, swelling, thickness or fullness. A breast lump can vary in the way it looks and feels. If you have a breast lump, you may notice: A dis...

The main purpose of female breasts is to produce milk and nourishment for newborns. Breastfeeding can present many issues and concerns for moms, including pain, engorgement, pumping,&nb...

Everyone is born with a small amount of breast tissue. During puberty, women begin developing more breast tissue and men do not. Though breast cancer is most commonly thought of a disease that affects...