Pain management
Pain management involves various strategies to alleviate or control pain, ranging from medications and physical therapy to alternative therapies like acupuncture and mindfulness techniques. Its goal is to improve quality of life by reducing pain intensity and enhancing functionality for individuals experiencing acute or chronic pain.
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A doctor discusses how a few acupuncture needles may be able to help you avoid shoulder surgery.
Do Knee Replacement Patients have a Dramatically Increased Risk for Certain Cancers?
A doctor discusses research showing large elevations in the risk for certain types of cancer in patients who had knee replacement surgery. Getting Rid of a Baker’s Cyst without Surgery: Exact Placement Matters
Knee baker’s cyst surgery? A Baker’s cyst is a fluid filled area at the back of the knee that can cause pain and reduce range of motion of the knee. In essence, when the knee joint swells, in some patients that swelling shows up as a Baker’s cyst at the back of the knee. Many times, once the blind injection of…read more Fatty Atrophy of the Rotator Cuff can’t be Reversed by Successful Shoulder Surgery
A doctor discusses fatty muscle atrophy in rotator cuff tears and reviews the research showing that this type of muscle weakness predicts a poor recovery from rotator cuff repair surgery. The possible role of stem cell injections in helping this condition is also discussed. Getting Rid of a Bone Spur with a Needle
A doctor discusses a new way to remove bone spurs in the ankle without the need for surgery.
Understanding what Happens when a Torn Knee Meniscus Displaces
A doctor discusses what happens when knee surgery causes the meniscus to tear and displace outside the joint. An innovative non-surgical treatment for this problem is discussed. Removing the Trapezium Bone to Help Thumb Arthritis?
A doctor discusses how removing the trapezium bone to help thumb arthritis may be a bad idea. Severe Hip Osteonecrosis and an Obliterated Joint Line
A doctor discusses a patient with severe hip arthritis and avascular necrosis / osteonecrosis treated with a stem cell injection. 
