A study led by doctors at the Medical University of South Carolina and UMass Chan Medical School found that ultrasound-guided nerve blocks helped kids with broken thigh bones, also known as femurs, ...

BOSTON — Patients who undergo ACL reconstruction with an adductor canal nerve block have similar perioperative pain control and narcotic requirements compared to patients who receive femoral nerve ...

According to the American Academy of Pain Management, millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain, and when medication and other treatments don't work, doctors may turn to nerve blocks to diagnose ...

Dr. Paul Christo answers the question: 'When Are Nerve Blocks Used For Pain?' — -- Question: For What Types Of Pain Are Nerve Blocks Useful, And Are Nerve Blocks Permanent? Answer: Nerve blocks ...

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 ...

Thigh pain can be a symptom of a muscle strain, fracture, or nerve injury. The pain, swelling, and problems walking or ...

Q: Shortly after having surgery on my shoulder, I have been experiencing numbness and a burning sensation on the outside of my right thigh, especially at night. Do you think it is related to the ...

ASC Durango (Colo.) recently underwent its first AAAHC survey and achieved accreditation. As a result of the survey, the ASC has identified areas to target for improvement. One such area was education ...

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCRX), the industry leader in its commitment to non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions, today ...

A peripheral nerve block is a procedure done by an anesthesiologist to provide postoperative pain relief for people having knee replacement surgery. The anesthesiologist (a doctor specializing in pain ...

Femoral and sciatic nerve blocks are often used for postoperative analgesia following total knee replacement surgery. In this case report, we focus on cases of heel ulcers following the implementation ...

Can a new liposomal bupivacaine product provide long-lasting nerve block with a single injection? An initial study in humans shows promise — but also some "confusing results." Can a new liposomal ...