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 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 82 adults who had hip surgery and received a nerve block (PENG block) for pain. One group got the pain medicine as a manual injection every 4 hours, while the other got it through a pump continuously. Researchers compared pain levels, opioid use, and recovery…

This study tested whether a specific nerve block, called SPSIPB, can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after minimally invasive heart surgery. Fifty adults were split into two groups: one got the nerve block plus standard care, the other got standard care alone. Res…

This study tested whether adding extra nerve blocks to a standard chest-wall block can better control pain from surgical drains after heart surgery. 180 adults undergoing elective heart surgery received either the standard block alone or with an additional block. The goal was to …

This study compared two ways to numb the knee after surgery: a standard nerve block versus a standard block plus an extra block for the back of the knee. Fifty adults having knee arthroscopy were randomly assigned to one of the two methods. Researchers measured pain levels, paink…

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 whether injecting the numbing drug bupivacaine into the vaginal cuff during vaginal hysterectomy reduces pain after surgery. Forty-eight women were randomly assigned to receive either the injection or standard care. Pain levels were measured over 24 hours using …

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 if applying warm packs to the feet after gallbladder surgery could reduce pain and bloating. 82 adults were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus warm packs on their feet for 15-20 minutes twice daily. Researchers measured pain …

This study tested two ways to manage pain after video-assisted chest surgery in 102 obese patients. One group received an ultrasound-guided nerve block (erector spinae plane block) with bupivacaine, while the other group got an intravenous painkiller (nalbuphine). The goal was to…

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 compared two types of nerve blocks given before hip fracture surgery to see which provides better pain relief afterward. 77 older adults received either a sacral erector spinae plane block or a supra-inguinal fascia iliaca block. Researchers measured pain scores, opioi…

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 methods of delivering a pain-blocking injection (TAP block) after laparoscopic upper abdominal surgery: one guided by ultrasound and the other by the surgical camera. Sixty adults aged 18-70 took part, and researchers measured their pain levels and need for …

This study tested whether a special laser (940-nm diode) applied right after gum graft surgery can reduce pain and help the wound heal faster. 36 healthy adults received either the laser plus a protective mouth stent or just the stent alone. Researchers measured pain, painkiller …

This study tested whether adding a second nerve block to a standard one can better control pain after heart surgery. Forty-two adults having elective heart surgery through a breastbone incision received either one or two nerve blocks. The goal was to see if the combination reduce…

This study tested whether avoiding opioids during gallbladder surgery could improve recovery. 101 patients received either opioid-free anesthesia (using lidocaine and dexmedetomidine) or standard opioid anesthesia. The opioid-free group had less pain after surgery, needed fewer p…

This study tested whether an interactive floor projection — where kids step on virtual balloons to pop them — could reduce pain and help them move sooner after surgery. 84 children aged 3-6 were randomly assigned to use the interactive floor or receive standard care. Researchers …

This study tested whether a nerve block called erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can improve pain control and recovery in adults undergoing open-heart surgery. Sixty-six participants received either the nerve block or standard IV opioids. Researchers measured pain scores, need fo…

This study tested whether listening to relaxing instrumental music during prostate surgery helps reduce anxiety and pain afterward. 135 men having a specific type of prostate surgery were randomly assigned to either listen to music or receive standard care. Researchers measured a…

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 right after surgery. Pain levels were measured over 24 hours. The goal is to find a more e…

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 whether a nerve block called the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can reduce pain and the need for opioids after robotic colorectal surgery. 70 patients with colorectal cancer were enrolled. The block is a simple ultrasound-guided injection near the spine. Rese…

This study compared three different nerve block techniques to manage pain after video-assisted chest surgery. Forty-five adults having a wedge resection or biopsy received one of three blocks using the numbing medicine bupivacaine. Researchers measured pain scores and total paink…

This study tested whether a structured educational program could improve healthcare professionals' knowledge and attitudes about patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) — a method where patients self-administer pain medication after surgery. About 242 doctors, nurses, and other staff …

This study looked at 94 patients who had major abdominal surgery for gynecologic cancers. Researchers compared pain relief from a standard nerve block (TAP block) alone versus combining it with another block (QLB or RSB). The goal was to see which approach reduced pain and opioid…