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Treatment, Psychosocial Support

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:11 am


Treatment
The goals of treatment are to control pain and to maintain as much mobilization of the affected limb as possible. An individualized treatment plan is designed, which often combines physical therapy medications, nerve blocks, and psychosocial support.


Medication

Medications are prescribed to control pain. The type of pain experienced by the patient determines the type of medication prescribed.
Constant pain caused by inflammation is treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammat...Read the full article

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