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  • Low-dose dexamethasone may provide pain relief, improve mobility after TKA

    Published results showed a single preoperative IV dose of 8 mg of dexamethasone may improve patient outcomes for pain, vomiting, inflammation and mobility after total knee arthroplasty compared with placebo.

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  • Revision Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Surgical Technique/Tips and Tricks

    In the United States, the use of total shoulder arthroplasty has grown significantly over the past decade, leading to an increased need for revision total shoulder arthroplasty. The most common causes for revision include instability, rotator cuff deficiency, infection, fractures, and component loosening. Although revisions are sometimes unavoidable, thoughtful preoperative planning and proper implant positioning, among other mitigation strategies, can help reduce this risk.

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  • 7 Simple Wrist Strengthening Exercises

    Wrist strengthening exercises make the wrist muscles stronger, and improve the flexibility and range of motion of your wrist joints and tendons. People who may benefit from wrist-strengthening exercises include athletes such as boxers, gymnasts, and tennis players. Workers at risk of carpal tunnel syndrome also may benefit from exercise to prevent injury.

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  • 8 Yoga Poses to Help Treat Plantar Fasciitis

    Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that occurs when the thick band of tissue in the bottom of your foot called the plantar fascia becomes inflamed. This condition typically causes sharp pain on your heel at the base of your arch, especially when you put weight on your foot.

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  • Preventing Shoulder Pain After Vaccine Injection (SIRVA)

    Shoulder pain is a common side effect of a vaccine. Usually, it gets better fairly quickly and causes no long-term problems. However, some people develop a rare problem called shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

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