Many mild to moderate tears respond well to non-surgical management, including: Activity modification and rest to reduce stress on the joint Physical therapy to restore strength, flexibility, and range of motion Anti-inflammatory medications to relieve pain and reduce swelling Surgery for Hip Labral Tears When non-surgical care isn't sufficient, hip arthroscopy may be recommended
After a favorable response is noted, the proper maintenance dosage should be determined by decreasing the initial drug dosage in small decrements at appropriate time intervals until the lowest dosage which will maintain an adequate clinical response is reached
Gel packs, heat masks (Optase, Bruder, other) which are heated in a microwave, and washcloths, are not as effective or convenient
It should be emphasized that dosage requirements are variable and must be individualized on the basis of the disease under treatment and the response of the patient
It's the measured half-life differential observed in stability studies of melanocortin peptides published in pharmaceutical stability journals
