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,
How Do You Dispose of Expired Medication?
Many home medicine cabinets are full of unused, expired prescriptions that build up as time goes by. Especially now, as the United States faces an
Sports Injuries in Young Athletes: How to Manage Pain Post-Surgery
Sports Injuries in Youth Athletes – How to Manage Pain Post-Surgery Participation in team sports and athletic activities has numerous benefits for young people. In
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