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A pain management regimen without opioids offered the same pain relief as common prescription opioids, according to two recent studies of common sports surgeries.
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A Non-Opioid Way to Pain Relief After Knee, Shoulder Surgeries
Two new studies on pain relief suggest there is a safer alternative to addictive opioid painkillers after knee and shoulder surgery.
Bilateral Neck of Femur Fracture in a Child With Underlying Vitamin D Deficiency: A Case Report on Management and 10-Year Follow-Up
Bilateral femoral neck fracture is a rare entity in the pediatric age group. These types of fractures occur mostly due to high-velocity trauma. We report the surgical outcome with approximately 10 years of follow-up in a 10-year-old child presenting with bilateral femoral neck fracture after trivial trauma and underlying nutritional vitamin D deficiency.
Study provides attainable goals for return to sports after reconstructive foot surgery
Many patients who undergo surgery to correct a collapsing foot share the question: Will I be able to get back to doing the things I love? A new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City provides attainable goals for return to sports and related physical activities for patients who have undergone procedures to correct progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD), a severe musculoskeletal pathology that can drastically inhibit a patient's daily function.
Coping with Your Childs Spinal Muscular Atrophy Diagnosis: Resources that Can Help
If the challenge of caring for your child has you feeling stressed or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. One of the first steps you can take is to learn all you can about SMA. Your doctor is the best source of information regarding your child’s diagnosis and prognosis. But there are plenty of other reputable sources of information and education.