Pain Management

5 Essentials in Post-op Pain Management

Why you should ditch the opioids — and what to use instead.

Posted 07/24/15 | Sylvia H. Wilson, wilsosh@musc.edu | 3 comments

Depression, Anxiety Reduce Opioids' Benefits for Pain Patients

Posted 07/13/15 | Post a comment

A New Way to Manage Post-op Pain

The Perioperative Surgical Home model is revolutionizing patient care with preset clinical pathways for specific cases.

Posted 06/29/15 | Zeev N. Kain, MD, MBA | 2 comments

Which Drug is Better For Post-op Pain Control?

Bupivacaine, at a price of about $2.80 per shot, or the liposomal bupivacaine formulation trade-named Exparel, at about $285 per vial? What we found may surprise you.

Posted 06/29/15 | Dan O'Connor, Editor-in-Chief | 4 comments

Oral Steroids Provide Little Help for Patients with Sciatica

Posted 05/26/15 | Post a comment

Anesthesia Alert: IV Ibuprofen Before Surgery Speeds Recovery

Study: It pays to modulate the body's stress response to surgery.

Posted 05/13/15 | Vanny Le, MD | 1 comment

Secrets of Our Busy Pain Management Center

Here's how we keep patients satisfied and our center humming.

Posted 05/13/15 | Alana Booth, RN, BSN, CASC | Post a comment

Study: If Patients Fear Pain, They'll Feel Pain

Posted 03/23/15 | Post a comment

Are Your Patients at Risk for Post-op Chronic Pain?

Posted 02/23/15 | Post a comment

Post-op Pain Summit

Leading pain management experts predict what analgesic regimens might look like in the not-so-distant future.

Posted 02/04/15 | Daniel Cook, Executive Editor | 2 comments