POSTOPERATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT

This study looked at 60 people having total knee replacement surgery to see which of two nerve blocks works better for pain control when added to a standard block. One block targets the space behind the knee (IPACK), the other targets a muscle plane (AMM). The goal was to reduce …

This study tested whether injecting a numbing medicine (bupivacaine) into the vaginal cuff during vaginal hysterectomy reduces pain after surgery. 48 women were randomly assigned to receive the injection or standard care. Pain levels were measured over 24 hours. The goal is to im…

This study looked at whether listening to relaxing instrumental music before and after prostate surgery can help reduce anxiety and pain. 135 men having a specific type of prostate surgery were split into two groups: one group listened to music, and the other received standard ca…

This study compared two types of nerve blocks (SESPB and SIFIB) to manage pain after hip fracture surgery in 77 older adults. The goal was to see which block reduces pain, lowers the need for strong painkillers, and helps patients get moving sooner. Results will help doctors choo…

This study looked at 82 people who had hip surgery and received a nerve block for pain. Researchers compared giving the pain medicine as a steady drip versus giving it in small doses every 4 hours. The goal was to see which method reduces pain, lowers the need for extra painkille…

This study tested whether an interactive floor game could help children aged 3 to 6 feel less pain and move more easily after surgery. 84 children were split into two groups: one group walked on a floor with fun, moving images, and the other received standard care. The goal was t…

This study looked at 60 adults having single-level lower back surgery to compare two pain relief methods: a newer ultrasound-guided nerve block (QIPB) and the standard wound injection. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain and the need for opioid painkillers in t…

This study looked at whether adding two extra nerve blocks to a standard one could better control pain from chest drains after heart surgery. 180 adults having planned heart surgery through the breastbone took part. The goal was to see if these extra blocks reduced pain at the dr…

This study looked at 94 women having major surgery for gynecologic cancers. It compared standard pain relief (TAP block) against two combinations of nerve blocks to see which provided better pain control. The goal was to find the best way to reduce pain and the need for strong pa…

This study tested whether ketamine or magnesium sulphate provides better pain relief after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 78 adults were randomly assigned to receive one of the two drugs during surgery. Pain levels were measured at 1, 6, 12, and 24 hours after the procedure. T…

This study tested whether a special nerve block called the erector spinae plane (ESP) block can improve pain control after flexible ureteroscopy, a common surgery for kidney stones. 70 adults were randomly assigned to receive either the ESP block plus standard pain care or standa…

This study tested two methods to control pain after chest surgery in 102 obese patients. One group received a numbing injection near the spine (nerve block), while the other received pain medicine through an IV. The goal was to see which approach provided longer-lasting pain reli…

This study tested three different numbing injections (nerve blocks) to see which one controls pain best after video-assisted chest surgery. Forty-five adults having a small lung biopsy or wedge removal took part. The goal was to find the most effective technique for reducing pain…

This study looked at whether a specific nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can help control pain after robotic colorectal surgery. 70 patients who had surgery for cancer were included. The main goal was to see if the block reduces the amount of pain medicine needed in the f…

This study tested two different ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to see which provides better pain relief after breast removal surgery. Eighty-eight women received either a PECS II or MTP block before surgery, and their pain levels were tracked for 24 hours. The goal was to find a …

This study tested two types of nerve blocks to manage pain after knee arthroscopy. Fifty adults received either a standard block or a combined block. Researchers measured pain levels, opioid use, and side effects to find the best approach.

This study tested two methods of delivering a pain-blocking injection (TAP block) after laparoscopic upper abdominal surgery. Sixty adults received either an ultrasound-guided or a laparoscopy-guided injection. Researchers measured pain scores, painkiller use, and recovery during…

This study tested if putting heat on the feet could help people feel better after gallbladder removal surgery. 82 adults were split into two groups: one got a hot-water bottle on their feet for 15 minutes each hour for the first four hours after surgery, and the other got standar…

This study tested two common drugs, lidocaine and magnesium sulfate, to see which one works better for pain after gallbladder removal surgery. 168 adults received one of the two drugs during surgery, and their pain levels were checked at several points over 24 hours. The goal was…

This study tested a new pain-relief injection called HSK21542 in 161 adults who had hip replacement surgery. The goal was to see if it works better than a placebo or morphine at reducing pain after the operation. The results could lead to a new option for managing pain after orth…

This study tested a nerve block called erector spinae plane block (ESPB) in 66 adults having open-heart surgery. Half received the block before surgery, and half got standard pain medicine. The goal was to see if the block reduces pain and helps the body recover better after surg…

This study tested two different nerve block techniques to control pain after open-heart surgery. 42 adults were randomly assigned to receive either one block or a combination of two blocks. The goal was to see which approach provided better pain relief and helped patients recover…

This study looked at whether adding dexmedetomidine to a common numbing medicine (bupivacaine) could improve pain control after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Thirty adults having elective surgery were randomly assigned to receive either the combo or bupivacaine alone, sprayed…

This study tested whether a single session of a special 940-nm laser, applied right after gum graft surgery, could reduce pain and speed up healing of the wound on the roof of the mouth. 36 healthy adults took part, and half received the laser treatment in addition to standard ca…

This study tested whether avoiding opioids during gallbladder surgery could improve recovery. 101 adults were randomly assigned to receive either opioid-free anesthesia (using lidocaine and dexmedetomidine) or standard opioid-based anesthesia. The opioid-free group had less pain …

This study looked at whether a special nerve block (SPSIPB) can help manage pain after minimally invasive heart surgery. Fifty adults were split into two groups: one got the nerve block plus standard pain medicine, the other got standard care only. The goal was to see if the bloc…

This study looked at whether a short training class could improve how doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers understand and use patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) — a device that lets patients manage their own pain medicine after surgery. About 242 healthcare professionals…