Pain Management

Post-op Pain in 2016

Our reader survey shows continued migration from opioids, toward multimodal.

Posted 02/10/16 | Jim Burger, Senior Editor | Post a comment

5 Ways to Control Post-Op Pain

Effective pain management will set your joint replacement program apart.

Posted 01/13/16 | Stephen Kayiaros, MD; David A. Harwood, MD; Dean Giacobbe, MD | 6 comments

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