In March at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Asif Ilyas, director of the Rothman Opioid Foundation and Dr. Ari Greis, director of the Medical Cannabis Department, both from Rothman Orthopaedics, presented studies that determined cannabis use can actually reduce opioid usage with those who suffer from back pain and osteoarthritis. We’ll delve into their research and find out why their results are getting so much national and international fanfare.
To learn more about the physicians featured in this episode:
https://rothmanortho.com/physicians/ari-c-greis-do
https://rothmanortho.com/physicians/asif-m-ilyas-md
For more information about our podcast:
https://rothmanortho.com/landing/the-breakdown-the-official-podcast-of-rothman-orthopaedics
Listen to “The Breakdown” wherever you get your podcasts:
https://anchor.fm/alexandria-hammond
Our music for “The Breakdown” podcast was provided by Rothman physicians, Drs. Harwood, Lee and Taweel. You can hear our exclusive interview and jam session with them on Season 2, Episode 1 of this podcast: https://youtu.be/wRm23YPDk78
Thanks again for listening and until next time, take care.
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