Intravenous (IV) dexamethasone may significantly reduce pain scores following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but questions remain about the ideal dose and timing. To fill this gap, researchers conducted a...
Gabapentin did not reduce pain or opioid use after orthognathic surgery and was associated with higher consumption of analgesics despite some benefit in reducing nausea, according to the authors of a...
A recent study assessed the impact of spinal anesthesia on pain, bowel function, and cost in elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Researchers presented their study results at the American Society of...
The FDA has announced mandatory labeling changes for all opioid pain medications to more clearly communicate the risks associated with long-term use, including addiction, overdose, and other serious harms....
In a single-center retrospective cohort study, patients who received the RECK (ropivacaine-epinephrine-clonidine-ketorolac) cocktail during posterior spinal fusion experienced significantly lower...
A phase 1 study of collagenase clostridium histolyticum in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis demonstrated meaningful improvements in pain, function, and treatment satisfaction through day 84.
A post hoc analysis of a phase 2 trial found that collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) significantly improved pain, function, and nodule characteristics in a selected subgroup of patients with plantar...
Recent findings presented at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting 2025 support several effective pain-reducing methods for outpatient...
A retrospective cohort study found that patients undergoing outpatient GI procedures who received opioids intra- or post-operatively reported lower pain scores and fewer instances of postoperative nausea...
Succinylcholine is commonly used for rapid neuromuscular blockade but is associated with a high incidence of postoperative myalgias that can impair early recovery. This study evaluates whether using...
