Sciatica Surgery Provides Only Short-Term Pain Relief, Which May Not Justify Risks: Study
The findings of a new study indicate pain relief from sciatica surgery may be short-lived.
Tag Archives: Pain Management
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Emergency Room Visits by Cancer Patients Often Preventable: Study
A new study finds that cancer patient visits to emergency rooms due to pain have increased as restrictions have been put in place to combat the opioid drug crisis.
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Cartiva Toe Implant Results in More Post-Operative Pain, But May Improve Outcomes: Study
A new study links Cartiva toe implant surgery to an increased risk of post-operative pain when compared to other ways to address big toe arthritis.
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Corticosteroid Knee Injections May Actually Worsen Progression of Osteoarthritis: Study
A new study warns that corticosteroid injections to treat osteoarthritis of the knee can result in disease progression while providing little pain relief.
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Using Gadolinium Contrast Dye with Epidural Steroid Injections Linked to “Terrible” Side Effects: Study
The findings of a new study warn that off-label use of gadolinium contrast dyes during epidural injections can lead to severe and permanent adverse side effects.
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Lidocaine Patch Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Rite Aid Over False “Maximum Strength” Pain Relief Claims
Rite-Aid faces a class action lawsuit over allegations of false advertising on "Maximum Strength" lidocaine pain patches.
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Opioid Prescribing On The Decline for Both Cancer and Non-Cancer Patients: Study
A new study finds opioid prescribing rates are on the decline for both cancer and non-cancer pain patients.
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Doctors Often Miss Side Effects Of Radiation Treatment For Breast Cancer: Study
A new study warns that doctors frequently underestimate pain and other side effects from breast cancer radiation therapy, particularly in Black and younger patients.
