Researchers have established that epidural analgesia, at the expense of augmenting small perineal tears marginally, significantly decreases the risk of extreme perineal injury among primiparous women ...

The Frost Series #375—A 28-year-old pregnant patient, gravida 1, para 0, presented in active labor, requesting epidural analgesia. Her pregnancy was complicated by preeclampsia. The first two attempts ...

Objectives To evaluate whether liposomal bupivacaine provides superior postoperative analgesia compared with ropivacaine following haemorrhoidectomy, reduces the need for rescue analgesics in patients ...

Epidural steroid shots for back pain had mixed results, an AAN review showed. The treatment demonstrated promising short-term benefits for radiculopathy patients. In other situations, benefits were ...

Epidurals are the most common form of pain relief during labor in the U.S., and they're very effective. The procedure involves placing a thin catheter in your lower back to deliver pain-blocking ...

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Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes paralysis in roughly one million people worldwide, with incident cases rising yearly. Beyond motor and sensory deficits, patients frequently experience muscle atrophy, ...

One of the foundational pillars of the Department of Anaesthesiologists at Agha Khan University (AKU) and a pioneer of epidural services in Pakistan, Dr Ursula Chohan has passed away. Dr Chohan has ...

Taking common painkillers for a bad back may do more harm than good, according to recent research. Scientists say their findings raise “considerable uncertainty” around the effectiveness and safety of ...

Background Postoperative ileus (POI) is a common complication after abdominal surgery that significantly delays recovery. Evidence suggests that the general anaesthetic propofol inhibits ...

Spinal arachnoiditis is a painful condition of the spinal region. It involves inflammation of the arachnoid, which is the middle of the three membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord nerves.

Background Few interventions reduce patellar tendinopathy (PT) pain in the short term. Eccentric exercises are painful and have limited effectiveness during the competitive season. Isometric and ...