NERVE BLOCK

This study tested different ways to control pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal in 160 adults. Some patients received a nerve block (TAP block), others got local anesthetic, both, or no extra pain treatment. The TAP block group reported less pain and fewer wound problems …

This study compared two nerve block techniques—paravertebral block and erector spinae plane (ESP) block—for controlling pain after video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). 80 adults undergoing VATS were randomly assigned to receive one of the blocks either before or after surgery.…

This study looked at whether a specific nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can lower pain after lower back surgery. 102 adults were randomly assigned to get the nerve block or standard pain treatment. The main goal was to see if the block reduced pain scores and the need fo…

This study compared two types of nerve blocks (PENG and SFIC) to see which provides better pain relief for people having hip surgery. 100 adults aged 40 and older took part. The goal was to find a method that works quickly and reduces the need for strong painkillers.

This study looked at 118 women having breast cancer surgery to see which of two nerve blocks—PECS II or SPSIP—works better for pain relief. The main goal was to measure how much opioid pain medicine they needed in the first 24 hours after surgery. The researchers also checked pai…

This study tested a new injectable painkiller called Ropiclobet in 40 adults having arm, elbow, forearm, or hand surgery. The injection was given near the shoulder to numb the arm and control pain after surgery. Researchers measured how long pain relief lasted and checked for sid…

This study tested a special nerve block (deep parasternal intercostal plane block) to see if it helps people recover better after heart surgery. 128 adults having heart surgery through a chest cut (sternotomy) took part. The goal was to improve overall recovery quality and reduce…

This study tested a new way to manage pain after NUSS surgery for teens with pectus excavatum (a sunken chest). Instead of using opioids, doctors used ultrasound-guided nerve blocks with a long-lasting numbing medicine. The approach aimed to control severe pain safely without opi…

This study tested whether adding a specific nerve block (anterior femoral cutaneous nerve block) to standard pain relief reduces pain after total knee replacement. 58 adults who had knee surgery under spinal anesthesia took part. Researchers compared two pain-block methods and as…

This study looked at 120 adults having open heart surgery to see if an AI program could accurately judge whether nerve blocks were placed correctly. A computer and a doctor each rated ultrasound images of the blocks. The goal was to see if better block placement leads to less pai…