How to Manage Narcotic and Opioid Use for Your Chronic Pain
Pain that lasts more than three months is considered chronic pain. Chronic pain such as back pain and osteoarthritis is often treated with prescription opioids,
Facebook Live Q&A: Managing Pain Post-Surgery
We’re joined by an HSS patient and his team of physicians, Dr. Jo Hannafin (sports medicine surgeon) and Dr. Kanupriya Kumar (anesthesiologist), who offer advice
Could IV Acetaminophen Reduce the Need for Opioid Medication After Hip Replacement?
A common concern among patients considering joint replacement is how much pain they’ll experience after surgery. Pain control is a top priority at HSS. In
A Parent’s Guide to Opioid Safety
Whether you’re an adult patient with children in your home or the parent of a pediatric patient, safely storing any medications – especially opioids –
Facebook Live Discussion on Opioids
As the opioid epidemic continues, Dr. Seth Waldman, Director of the Pain Management Division at HSS, discusses the role opioid therapy plays in both chronic