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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 ...

If you're experiencing problems or pain with the skin, muscles, ligaments, nerves and bones of the foot and ankle, our comprehensive team of foot and ankle specialists can help you get back on your f...

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 ...

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...

Self-Care Over-the-counter medications — such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) — may help ease joint or tendon pain. Some people find relief by rubbing ...

When you have joint replacement surgery, a team of providers consisting of orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists and professional nursing staff will support you from your first appointment through ...

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 ...

Are there different types of anesthesia? There are three basic types of anesthesia: In general anesthesia, you are unconscious and free from pain. This is done by inhalation of gases or vapors ...

Difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, is common in older adults, but it can happen at any age. Swallowing problem causes vary, and treatment depends on the cause. Speech-language pathologists will dete...

If you have concerns about your child's development, pediatric speech therapy can help. Speech-language pathologists help infants, children and families reach maximum function while at home, school an...