Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Bone and Joint Health

April 21, 2026

Can Radiation Be Used to Treat Noncancerous Conditions? 
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April 14, 2026

What Is Osteosarcoma? Orthopaedic Oncologists Explain.
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February 27, 2026

What Is a Total Knee Replacement? An Orthopedic Surgeon Explains.
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April 21, 2026

Can Radiation Be Used to Treat Noncancerous Conditions? 
Low-dose radiation therapy can be an innovative treatment option for chronic pain and inflammation.  Radiation therapy is most often associated...
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April 14, 2026

What Is Osteosarcoma? Orthopaedic Oncologists Explain.
Advanced surgical techniques are improving outcomes for patients with this rare, aggressive cancer. Osteosarcoma, also called osteogenic sarcoma, is the...
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February 27, 2026

What Is a Total Knee Replacement? An Orthopedic Surgeon Explains.
The chief of USC Orthopaedic Surgery explains what undergoing and recovering from a total knee replacement looks like today.  USC Orthopaedic Surgery, part of...
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January 6, 2026

How to Prevent Pickleball Injuries
Pickleball is the latest sports sensation. A Keck Medicine of USC orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist shares her advice...
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October 27, 2025

Does Vitamin D Help with Autoimmune Diseases?
A Keck Medicine of USC rheumatologist discusses whether vitamin D supplementation can benefit patients with autoimmune diseases. Vitamin D is...
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June 9, 2025

Is It Time for a Hip Replacement?
What patients can expect before, during and after hip replacement surgery. Hip replacement surgery is among the most common procedures...
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November 6, 2024

Can You Prevent Osteoarthritis?
Is there a cure for osteoarthritis, and how can you prevent osteoarthritis from progressing? As you get older, you may...
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September 27, 2024

What Is a Bunion?
A physician explains what causes bunions and what to know about bunion surgery. A bunion, medically known as hallux valgus,...
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September 19, 2024

How to Reduce Your Risk of Falling
Falls are preventable. Here’s what you can do, according to a podiatric surgeon. Falls are costly — and deadly. The...
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August 6, 2024

5 Tips to Optimize Knee Replacement Recovery Time
What to know about recovering from total knee replacement surgery. Total knee replacement is a common surgery, with more than...
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January 11, 2021

8 Signs You May Need a Knee Replacement
This common procedure can help reduce pain and restore your ability to move better. But how do you know when...
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