Research - does it help us or hinder us? In short, does it change the way we practice? A tale of 2 injuries! 1 CME Point

We all like to think we are research based in our clinical decision making. We think we know what is current, and we are slaves to "the latest research"! But, does it really help us.. does it really change the way we treat a patient? Or.. does it just confuse us and muddy the water? Two conditions and how research has influenced treatment protocols.. for good.. or bad?? That might ruffle a few feathers.. let's read on..