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Intra-articular Steroid Injections of the Knee Introduction Intra-articular steroid injections are a form of treatment for pain-relief from joint pain. Such steroids are used to decrease the inflammatory reaction associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid...

Intrathecal Ziconotide Introduction Ziconotide is a therapeutic option for treatment of severe chronic pain in patients who have gone through all other forms of treatment, including intrathecal morphine. Formerly known as SNX-111, ziconotide is...

Strategies for minimizing NSAIDs side effects Introduction Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of drugs with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. These NSAIDs are mainly used for reducing pain, fever and inflammation. There...

      Physiotherapy and Neck Pain Neck Pain Neck Pain is a severe sensation of discomfort in the region of the neck and around the shoulders. Neck pain can range from being mild...

Intra-articular Steroid Injections for the Shoulder Introduction The intra-articular steroid injections are a treatment method for relief from joint pain. These steroids are used to decrease the inflammatory reaction associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid...

Transdermal patches and the management of chronic pain Introduction A transdermal patch is a modern technique of pain management designed to treat chronic pain and other conditions. Also known as a skin patch, a...

Elbow Injuries in Sports Introduction Injuries are an integral part of all sports activity. Overuse and improper use of the joints are the main causes of injuries in sportsmen. Sports injuries are basically of...

Repetitive Strain Injury and Computer Users Introduction Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is basically an umbrella term used to refer to a loose group of conditions characterized by an overuse of specific muscles. Also known...

Co-proxamol Introduction Co-proxamol is a medicine belonging to the class of analgesics, used to relieve pain and inflammation. This drug is a combination of two pain-killing agents and is generally used in the following...

Synvisc (Hylan GF20) Introduction Synvisc (Hylan GF20) is a form of viscosupplementation treatment designed for relief from knee pain associated with osteoarthritis. The drug was approved for use by the FDA in August, 1997....