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SLAP Tear of the Shoulder
A SLAP tear is an injury to the labrum, the cartilage rim that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. SLAP stands for "superior labrum anterior and posterior," meaning that the tear occurs at the front of the upper arm where the bicep tendon connects to the shoulder.
Metformin Reduces Knee Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis With Overweight, Obesity
Metformin has a moderate although statistically significant effect on reducing knee pain among patients with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity, according to study findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Exercises and stretches for hip pain
Hip pain can have a range of causes, from minor injury to chronic inflammation. In many cases, gently exercising and stretching the hips can help relieve pain and restore mobility.
Study uses artificial intelligence to classify patient pain archetypes after knee replacement
A study using artificial intelligence to classify patient pain archetypes and identify risk for severe pain after knee replacement has earned a Best of Meeting award at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA).
