Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most common elective surgeries in the United States, with 680,150 procedures performed in 2014, a number that is projected to increase by 189% to 1.28 ...

When planning for surgery, patients too often don't consider the kind of anesthesia they will receive. In fact, the choice of anesthesia can improve recovery, even outcomes. When planning for surgery, ...

One-third of patients who received pre-emptive peripheral nerve blocks perioperatively for total knee replacement had a delayed recovery, according to a prospective study. Rohit Singhal, MRCS, and ...

A combination of two nerve blocks reduced immediate postsurgery opioid use in total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients by about 35% compared with use of a transmuscular quadratus lumborum block (T-QLB) ...

Medically proven alternatives to general anesthesia are the wave of the future in the realm of pain management, surgery, and anesthesiology. With promises of fewer side effects, shorter recovery times ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A mid-calf nerve block may lead to early rehabilitation after total ankle replacement. The mid-calf nerve block ...

Nerve block anesthesia is gaining popularity as a safer alternative to general anesthesia, according to MedCity News. Nerve blocks, which interrupt and prevent chemical signals of pain from reaching ...

The occipital nerve runs from the base of the skull along the back of the head. An occipital nerve block is a procedure to temporarily provide relief from pain related to this nerve, such as that due ...

Early signs of a nerve injury are your body’s warning to get help fast. Discover what symptoms to watch for and the minimally invasive nerve repair techniques to help you recover.

Military service members and veterans frequently experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is linked to a range of psychological challenges and adverse effects. Cognitive-behavioral ...

Stellate ganglion block alongside cognitive processing therapy leads to faster improvement from post-traumatic stress ...