Former Brazilian president underwent a phrenic nerve block while temporarily released from prison for surgery ...

SAN DIEGO, California (Reuters Health) - Nerve blocks, commonly given to patients with low back pain, don't seem to reduce pain, improve mood or cut the use of analgesic medications, a researcher ...

A new study finds that ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) is more effective than stellate ganglion block (SGB) for treating chronic upper arm pain, providing better pain relief and ...

ASC Durango (Colo.) recently underwent its first AAAHC survey and achieved accreditation. As a result of the survey, the ASC has identified areas to target for improvement. One such area was education ...

A study led by doctors at the Medical University of South Carolina and UMass Chan Medical School found that ultrasound-guided nerve blocks helped kids with broken thigh bones, also known as femurs, ...

Experiencing a pinched nerve in your back can be a debilitating condition that affects your daily activities. It occurs when there’s too much pressure applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues, such ...

Back pain affects millions of Americans each year, with pinched nerves ranking among the most uncomfortable and disruptive causes. This specific type of discomfort occurs when surrounding tissues—like ...

A herniated disc can pinch a nerve, which causes pain, numbness, or weakness in your lower back and legs. Diagnosing a ...