Dr. Patrick McCarthy answers the question: 'Pain Pumps For Bypass Surgery?' — -- Question: How much will it hurt after bypass surgery, and what are 'pain pumps'? Answer: Everyone wants to know, ...

With many major orthopedic surgeries shifting to the outpatient setting, ASCs and hospital outpatient departments are grappling with how to help patients heal at home and achieve high levels of ...

A small, lightweight pump is adding powerful punch to relieve pain and shorten the hospital stays of patients undergoing orthopedic surgery at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center. "Pain is a huge issue ...

Back surgery often stands as a pivotal decision for individuals grappling with the persistent throb and limitations of chronic pain. This medical route — though marked by its invasiveness and the ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Surgery may not be the answer for those suffering from back pain, according to local medical experts. The team at OrthoCincy emphasized that most back pain does not require ...

About 20% of people who have spinal surgery may feel pain, known as post-laminectomy syndrome (PLS), afterward. In addition to pain, PLS may cause tingling, weakness, numbness, or stiffness in the ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio. (Ivanhoe Newswire) --- According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than 1.2 million spinal surgeries are performed nationally each year. But sometimes the pain ...

Ron was a police officer. He had struggled for years with back pain with a searing burn down his leg. His MRI showed a compressed nerve that explained the burning pain. He tried therapy and ...

Back pain is one of the most common complaints doctors hear from patients, and for those with chronic back pain – surgery may be the best option. Dr. Puya Alikhani, medical director of the spine ...