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At Cooper University Health Care, our specialists use the latest research, advanced technologies, and evidence‑based care to diagnose and treat a full range of conditions. Search below to explore conditions and treatment options, learn what to expect, and discover how Cooper’s compassionate, experienced teams are here to support you every step of the way.
A “foreign body” refers to any item or object that has entered the body by accident or on purpose, but doesn’t belong there. An infant or young child may put a foreign object in their ears, nose, or mouth.
Ganglion cyst removal is surgical procedure to remove a fluid-filled lump or sac on the skin of the wrist, finger, or foot.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common yet chronic digestive condition in which the stomach's contents sometimes flow back up into the esophagus — the tube that carries food from your throat into your stomach.
If you or someone you love has a giant cell tumor, learning more about this condition can give you a clearer picture of what lies ahead. At the Orthopaedic Oncology Center at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, our orthopaedic specialists are highly skilled in the tests and techniques necessary to accurately diagnose and effectively treat giant cell tumors.
What You Need to Know Learn about GLP-1 agonists and their role in helping treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity in this video series.
Gout is a type of arthritis that causes inflamed, swollen and painful joints. While it often affects the large joint of the big toe, it can affect any joint in the body. Gout occurs when there are high levels of uric acid in the blood, causing urate crystal deposits to form in the joints.
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone, a condition called hyperthyroidism.
Children have open growth plates, also called epiphysis, located at the end of the long bones. This is an area where the bone grows. Injury to the growth plate can lead to limb length discrepancies or angular deformities.
A halo brace holds the head and neck in a fixed position to prevent movement and lessen pain while the neck heals from an injury, much like a plaster cast keeps the bones in a broken arm as still as possible while they heal.
The hand is a complex structure made up of many different bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Together, they allow for a great deal of movement, dexterity and sensation:
The Cooper Hand Therapy Program provides comprehensive care for your hand injuries.
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis – also called Hashimoto’s disease, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, or autoimmune thyroiditis – is an autoimmune disorder and a common cause of hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid.