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Orthopaedic information you can trust from Your Orthopaedic Connection, a service provided by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Prevention and Safety

Athletic Shoes
Early Prevention of Osteoporosis
Falls and Hip Fractures
Football Injury Prevention
Footwear Guide
How to Keep Your Bones Healthy
How to Sit at a Computer
Live it Safe: Prevent Broken Hips
Osteoporosis Prevention
Preventing Back Pain at Work and at Home
Preventing Bone Loss
Preventing Hip Fractures
Safe Exercise
Shoes: Finding the Right Fit
Smoking and Musculoskeletal Health
Sports Injuries and Baby Boomers
Stay Active: Safe at Any Age
Tight Shoes and Foot Problems

Contact Information

Petkovich Orthopedic and Spine Care, LLC 2821 North Ballas Road Suite C-70 St. Louis, MO USA 63131 View map Phone (314) 432-6500 Fax (314) 432-6502

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