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In this episode of PodMD, Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Geffrey Keighley will be discussing the topic of injectables in arthritis. We discuss how injectables are used in managing arthritis, the three main types of injectable treatments that might be offered to patients, the advantages of using injectables compared to other treatment options, and more.
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