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When it comes to joint and back pain, orthopedists agree care begins with conservative treatment — and lots of options to get you back in action.
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Pain relief - the body's response to cold
Scott felt immediate, non-narcotic pain relief before his scheduled knee replacement surgery using a life-changing cold therapy procedure for osteoarthritis called iovera®.
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Healthy LivingYoung man with severe wound from surgery and Crohn's disease heals with wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapyWhen Ryan was 17, his Crohn's disease began to overwhelm his body—until wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy at Atlantic Health jumpstarted his healing and recovery.
OrthopedicsInnovative tissue transplant surgery helps soccer player return to formYoung athlete returns to sports after knee injury with expert orthopedic care from Atlantic Health.
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New advances in joint replacement surgery
Dr. Vineet Tyagi, an orthopedic surgeon with Atlantic Health, explains how new technology, robotic surgery and smart implants, have made joint replacements more personalized, longer-lasting and accurate.
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Healthy LivingYoung man with severe wound from surgery and Crohn's disease heals with wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapyWhen Ryan was 17, his Crohn's disease began to overwhelm his body—until wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy at Atlantic Health jumpstarted his healing and recovery.
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