Pain Relief Without Opioids

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In an effort to decrease opioid use and curb the current trend of opioid misuse, addiction, and overdose deaths, researchers at Rush University Medical Center have developed a strategy of implementing opioid-sparing multimodal analgesia (MMA) to manage pain in surgical patients. “This new pain management approach reduces narcotic use and minimizes hospitalization, making most minimally
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Benefits of Robotic Spine Surgery

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Robotic spine surgery is a form of minimally invasive spine surgery that can dramatically help patients suffering from spinal conditions. Robot-guided spine surgery has many advantages that ultimately return patients to their active lifestyles faster. Benefits of robot-guided spine surgery include: Improved surgical accuracy Smaller incisions Fewer surgical complications Decreased radiation exposure to the patient and
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Backpacker Ready to Hit the Trail after Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

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Active all her life, LaGrange resident Ita Sih is accustomed to a little muscle soreness after exercising. So, last year when her hip began to ache after a bike trip, the 56-year-old mother of five thought nothing of it and assumed her slow recovery was a consequence of aging. However, the discomfort lingered over the
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What are common causes of neck or back pain?

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Many patients suffering from neck pain or back pain are left wondering—what is main cause of my pain? There are a wide range of possible reasons why you may be experiencing neck pain or back pain. Here are some common causes of neck and back pain. Common Causes of Neck Pain The neck often suffers
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