Dr. Harjeet Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
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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