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When it comes to joint and back pain, orthopedists agree care begins with conservative treatment — and lots of options to get you back in action.
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Pain relief - the body's response to cold
Scott felt immediate, non-narcotic pain relief before his scheduled knee replacement surgery using a life-changing cold therapy procedure for osteoarthritis called iovera®.
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New advances in joint replacement surgery
Dr. Vineet Tyagi, an orthopedic surgeon with Atlantic Health, explains how new technology, robotic surgery and smart implants, have made joint replacements more personalized, longer-lasting and accurate.
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