JBJS What's New in Hand Surgery, part 2
The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery
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Exploring the Impact of Steroid Taper on Opioid Use in Distal Radius Fractures
The podcast explores a study on using a short course of steroids for patients with distal radius fractures, resulting in a notable reduction in post-surgery opioid consumption. Surgeons are beginning to consider this approach despite concerns about wound healing, as it has shown promising results with no adverse effects observed.
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