Most studies reporting meralgia paresthetica as a complication of iliac crest bone grafting suggest that the symptoms improve with occasional nerve blocks, analgesics, and desensitization.

Various diseases can be treated by stimulating the vagus nerve in the ear with electrical signals. However, this technique does not always work. A study has now shown: The electrical signals must be ...

Peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) and regional anesthesia are techniques used to manage pain during and after surgical procedures. These methods involve injecting anesthetic agents near specific ...

Pediatric regional anesthesia and nerve blocks are essential techniques used to manage pain in children undergoing surgical procedures. These methods allow for targeted pain relief while ...

Danni Santana has spent seven years as an editor and business journalist covering industries like sports, retail, restaurants, and now personal finance. Most recently he worked as a retail editor ...

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