Orthopedic Surgery in Minnesota

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  Carpal Tunnel Research

  Millions of people know the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome - pain, numbness and weakness in your hands, wrists and even arms. Doctors have known for years that pressure buildup around a nerve causes carpal tunnel. But they haven't been as certain as to why it happens. New research from Mayo Clinic may lead to answers that could one day help in the prevention of this sometimes debilitating condition.

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  Resource: Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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  Computerized Legs

  Computerized legs are replacing older mechanical models. Mayo Clinic is testing the technology on a firefighter who lost his leg above the knee in a motorcycle accident.

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  Resource: Treatment in Orthopedic Surgery

• Magnets for Foot Pain

  Almost everyone gets foot pain at sometime or another and it can last for weeks. Some people say wearing magnetic insoles in your shoes helps. Doctors at Mayo Clinic did a study to find out whether that's true.

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  Resource: Orthopedic Surgery

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  Teaching Bedside Manner

  Wouldn't it be great to go to a doctor who makes you feel relaxed, who really listens to you, and answered all your questions? Research shows that people who go to doctors who have good bedside manners get more from office visits than those who don't. Mayo Clinic is taking that information seriously. They're teaching residents and med students how to communicate with patients.

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  Vertebroplasty for Osteoporosis

  Mayo Clinic radiologists perform a procedure called vertebroplasty to treat vertebrae fractures caused by osteoporosis. The procedure involves injecting surgical cement into the spine at the site of the fracture.

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  Resource: Treatment with Vertebroplasty