We all aim to help those in need in our own special way. As many of you recall Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan heard the call in the form of Haitian orthopedic support after the devastating January 2010 earthquake. But OAM has a longstanding tradition to help those in need. Prior to the tragedy at the [...]
Monthly Archives: November 2010
OAM Playing a Critical Role to Improve the Treatment of Wounded Service Members and Civilians
November 8, 2010
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Posted in METRC, Orthopedic care
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Tagged CDMRP, Civilian Trauma Centers, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program, Consortium, DOD, Dr. Clifford Jones, Dr. Jones, METRC, METRC Initiative, OAM, OAM physicians, Ortho, orthopaedic, Orthopaedic associates of michigan, orthopedic, service men and women, trauma, trauma centers, U.S. Department of Defense
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Osteoporosis Isn’t Just a Woman’s Disease
November 3, 2010
More than once we have seen a smiling actress on TV explain to us that she has osteoporosis and thankfully she has found the right medicine to help her live a healthy life as she deals with her illness. Generally a couple of happy grandkids run on and off the screen. Most of us consider [...]
By caroliner
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Posted in Osteoporosis
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Tagged age-related bone loss, bone breaks, brittle bones, calcium, glucocorticoids, kidney disease, OAM, OAM staff, Orthopaedic associates of michigan, osteo-related fractures
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Football Injuries and How to Prevent Them
November 1, 2010
Fall is one of the best seasons of the year. The temperature drops and the air takes on a certain crispness that we don’t really experience at any other time during the rest of the year. This is a time that marks the start of football and other fall sports. It also marks the time [...]
By caroliner
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Posted in Orthopedic care, Sports Medicine
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Tagged AAOS, Amercian Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, cool down, football, football injuries, OAM, OAM staff, Orthopaedic associates of michigan, Orthopaedic care, orthpedic care, practice, returning to the game., sports gear, sports-related injuries, stretching, warm ups
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