It's not unusual for orthopedic patients to experience pain stemming from the irritation of sensitive nerve roots, especially those located within or around the spine. The type of discomfort often experienced is known as radiculopathy, referring to pain originating in one location that's felt in another place – e.g., sciatic nerve pain felt in the [...]
It's not unusual for orthopedic patients to experience pain stemming from the irritation of sensitive nerve roots, especially those located within or around the spine. The type of discomfort often experienced is known as radiculopathy, referring to pain originating in one location that's felt in another place. E.g., sciatic nerve pain felt in the buttocks, [...]
A nerve block is the administration of medication to a specific nerve bundle, or region of the body, to provide controlled temporary relief of sensation. What Are Nerve Blocks Used For? Nerve blocks can serve multiple functions. They can be used as a form of anesthesia during a surgical procedure, numbing an area of the [...]
