UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY

This study tested a new combination injection called Ropiclobet, designed to numb the arm during surgery and provide pain relief afterward. It involved 60 adults having arm, elbow, forearm, or hand surgery. The injection was given near the nerves in the shoulder before the operat…

This study compared two different nerve-blocking techniques used to numb the arm during hand, wrist, or forearm surgery. Researchers wanted to see which method was less likely to weaken the diaphragm, a key breathing muscle, while still providing good pain relief. They randomly a…

This study compared two ways to keep patients comfortable during arm or hand surgery. One method numbs only the arm while the patient stays awake; the other puts the patient completely to sleep. Researchers measured which approach led to less pain, fewer side effects, and faster …

This study monitored how well Medtronic's nerve monitoring system worked in real hospital settings during various surgeries. Researchers tracked 205 patients who had the device used during their procedures to check for any safety issues and see if the device performed as intended…