Outpatient Management of COVID-19There are no evidence-based treatments appropriate for use in the outpatient setting; management is supportive and should include education about isolation.

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October 15 2020

Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Nonpharmacologic, Noninvasive Treatments

A summary of the evidence for nonpharmacologic, noninvasive treatment approaches that can be used as part of a multimodal pain treatment plan.

Outpatient Management of COVID-19: Rapid Evidence Review

There are no evidence-based treatments appropriate for use in the outpatient setting; management is supportive and should include education about isolation.

Inguinal Hernias

Although groin hernias are easily diagnosed on physical examination in men, ultrasonography is often needed in women. Watchful waiting is a reasonable approach in men with no or minimal symptoms.

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Case Reports: Rhabdomyolysis Associated with COVID-19
Evidence Against the Routine Use of MRI for Nonoperative Treatment of Chronic Orthopedic Conditions
Common Benign Chronic Vulvar Disorders

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