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Managing Musculoskeletal Pain with Opioids

Dr. Harjeet Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

08-Jun-15 16:00

Managing Musculoskeletal Pain with Opioids

Opioids, such as morphine, are used regularly to manage pain, but are we abusing them?  Reports show that orthopaedic surgeons in the USA are the third top  prescribers of opioids.

Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, discusses the use of opioids in managing musculoskeletal injuries. 


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