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Moped Mayhem And A Crash Course In Blood Pressure Problems, Jordan Phelps, Marc Poirier, Sydney Koenig
Moped Mayhem And A Crash Course In Blood Pressure Problems, Jordan Phelps, Marc Poirier, Sydney Koenig
South Atlantic Division Research Day 2023
No abstract provided.
Use Of Ultrasound-Guided Platelet-Rich Plasma In The Treatment Of Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis, Manuel Britto, Siraaj Dawood, Siyang Lu, Martin Canillas
Use Of Ultrasound-Guided Platelet-Rich Plasma In The Treatment Of Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis, Manuel Britto, Siraaj Dawood, Siyang Lu, Martin Canillas
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
Introduction
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and can severely affect function and quality of life. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is derived from a patient’s own blood and has potential as an adjunct to treat OA. However, research has been limited for small joints such as the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint.
Clinical Findings
A 65-year-old Caucasian male complained of bilateral wrist and neck pain after a motor vehicle accident. His initial exam noted swelling, tenderness and pain with movement at the bilateral thumb CMC joints and anatomic snuffboxes. However, there was no strength, range of motion or tactile deficits …