Here’s what you should know.
1. Dr. Abidi was one of several physicians featured in a local symposium on pain management strategies.
2. He said physicians and practices are embracing other types of pain treatments to avoid having to prescribe opioids.
3. As much as the pandemic can be prevented by physicians, families also have to have a discussion about opioids in their household, Dr. Abidi added.
4. Dr. Abidi is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency at Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University and completed his fellowship at UPMC.
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