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Woman Finds Relief From Debilitating Pain With Implantable Device
After injuries in both arms left psychiatrist Nan Nelson with debilitating pain, she turned to the pain management experts at University Hospitals for relief.
Managing Chronic Pain – Where to Start
More than 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. But there are some promising new therapies. A team approach can help manage and treat chronic pain.
The Right Way To Dispose of Unused Opioids and Other Medications
More than 70 percent of people who abuse opioid drugs get them from family and friends. This is a particularly alarming trend among adolescents and young adults.
Finding Relief From Injuries and Pain Caused By Car Accident
Seven years ago in a small-town Ohio crosswalk, Danail Howell’s life was crushed when she was struck by a car.
Music Therapy Provides Respite From Pain of Sickle Cell Disease
Tasha Taylor lives with excruciating pain from sickle cell disease. The episodes can last for days, weeks or sometimes months and often send Taylor to the hospital. During an inpatient stay at University Hospitals, she discovered music therapy.
How to Ease the Foot Pain of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis can cause pain in the bottom of your foot that can limit your ability to walk, stand and do other activities that are weight-bearing. What to do about this common foot condition.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Makes It Possible To Help Yourself Heal
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), derived from a patient’s own blood, has been used for years to treat musculoskeletal injuries. The uses and research of PRP are growing in orthopedics, sports medicine and numerous other clinical areas.
Sprains and Strains in Children: What To Do, When To Worry
Sprains and strains may sound alike, but they are completely different types of injury – and both are very common in children. Find out if your child is at risk and when you should seek medical care for your child.