Putting the opioid crisis on ice
Surgeons, providers, patients try alternative therapies for pain
Dr. James H. Beaty, an orthopedic surgeon at Campbell Clinic, reviews a patient's X-ray chart Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. The local orthopedic practice is conducting clinical research on the efficacy of other pain treatments, including nerve freezing. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Facing an opioid addiction crisis, surgeons, insurance providers and patients themselves are exploring pain management alternatives, including nerve freezing and cold-water therapy.
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Campbell Clinic cigna Opioid EpidemicMichelle Corbet
Michelle Corbet covers business for The Daily Memphian. Prior to, she was a reporter at the Memphis Business Journal. A native Memphian and University of Memphis graduate, Michelle covered business in Conway, Arkansas after college. Michelle got her start covering business as an intern at The Commercial Appeal.
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