Chronic pain after amputation is common and can be difficult to manage with medicine. It can be debilitating, with a negative impact on quality of life. It can also stop people from moving comfortably ...

3.2 Types of blocks In these cases, the nerve blocks were classified into three main groups: 1. Brachial plexus blocks including axillary, costoclavicular, infraclavicular, supraclavicular, and ...

“Needless to say, my guilt is off the charts. I wake up still in the middle of the night hearing that sound and it makes me sick,” Buck said. Michelle was supportive, saying it wasn’t his ...

Unfortunately for Beisner-Buck, the damage was severe. She said not only was her ankle "shattered," but the tibial nerve, a key nerve connecting to the foot, was also "severely" damaged.

Patients with kidney failure at risk for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) who receive foot and ankle care from podiatrists may be at lower risk for diabetes-related amputations compared with those who ...

Although many kinds of nerve blocks exist, this treatment cannot always be used. If your pain isn't related to pain in a single or small group of nerves, nerve blocks may not be right for you.

“They told me, ‘Nelson, if I was brave enough back then to do an amputation and cut it off, I would've done it a long time ago.’ " After doing more research, Thomas made the choice to amputate.

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Waltham — January 4, 2024 — Performed early – at the time of amputation – a procedure called targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) can reduce pain scores and prevent complications related to ...

Performed early – at the time of amputation – a procedure called targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) can reduce pain scores and prevent complications related to abnormal nerve regrowth ...

The FDA has approved a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) to expand the indication for bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension (Exparel; Pacira BioSciences, Inc.) for use in adult patients as ...

Courtesy of Nelson Thomas/Instagram Nelson Thomas is facing a serious setback on his ankle after severely injuring it in a car accident earlier this year. “I received the most disheartening news ...