Managing Pain With Fewer Opioids After Joint Replacement
Source: Health Day
Using two or more pain control methods after hip and knee replacement surgery rather than opioid painkillers alone reduces risks to patients, a new study finds.
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New Hip-Replacement Study Anticipates Growth
Source: Drugwatch
Hip replacements are among the most common elective surgeries performed in the United States. And its popularity is increasing, according to a new study.
Less pain post TKA with addition of peripheral nerve blocks
Source: Medical Xpress
Addition of an interspace between the popliteal artery and capsule of the posterior knee (IPACK) block and adductor canal block (ACB) to periarticular injection (PAI) is associated with less pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), according to a study presented at the 2018 World Congress on Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, held from April 19 to 21 in New York City.
Patients may live longer after hip replacement, study suggests
Source: Science Daily
Hip replacement surgery not only improves quality of life but is also associated with increased life expectancy, compared to people of similar age and sex, according to a new report.
Managing Pain With Fewer Opioids After Joint Replacement
Source: Health Day
Using two or more pain control methods after hip and knee replacement surgery rather than opioid painkillers alone reduces risks to patients, a new study finds.
