Scientists Discover a Common Treatment for Chronic Tendon Pain May Not Actually Work
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A major clinical trial is challenging the effectiveness of commonly used injections for chronic Achilles tendon pain. A widely used injection treatment for chronic Achilles tendon pain may offer little lasting relief, according to a clinical trial published in The BMJ. Researchers found that high-volume injections, including those containing corticosteroids, did not significantly improve pain [...]
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