What is an epidural nerve block? An epidural nerve block is a procedure to block pain by injecting anesthetic medication into the epidural space. The epidural space is the area between the inner wall of the backbone (vertebral column) and the outermost of the three membranes (dura mater) that surround the spinal cord. An epidural …
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What is lupus? Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system targets and attacks its own tissues and organs. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system targets and attacks its own tissues and organs. Interestingly, more than 90% of lupus patients are women, and most of them start experiencing symptoms when …
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What is a digital nerve block? A digital nerve block is a procedure to anesthetize the fingers or toes (digits) by injecting an anesthetic solution at the base of the digit. The injection is widely used for local anesthesia, especially in the emergency department, where people often come in with digital injuries. A digital nerve block is a procedure to …
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What is percutaneous vertebroplasty? Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is a procedure used to treat and stabilize vertebral (spinal) fractures. The process involves using a type of imaging called fluoroscopy, which provides X-rays in real time, to enable a doctor to inject a concrete-like fast-setting polymer into the damaged vertebrae. A procedure called kyphoplasty often accompanies vertebroplasty. Kyphoplasty is the insertion and …
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What is Anterior Cervical Discectomy? There are three main types of anterior cervical discectomy surgeries. Anterior cervical discectomy (ACD) is a surgical procedure that involves removing a part or all of a damaged spinal disc through an incision in the neck. ACD does not involve placement of a bone graft. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is similar to ACD, …
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What is an infraorbital nerve block? Infraorbital nerve block deadens facial sensation, and may be performed from inside or outside the mouth. Infraorbital nerve block is a type of anesthesia used for numbing parts of the face. There is an infraorbital nerve on each side of the face, which is responsible for sensation to the skin on the side of …
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What is mental nerve block? A mental nerve block numbs parts of the face. A mental nerve block is a type of anesthesia used for numbing parts of the face. This type of anesthetic nerve block is mainly used for wound repair to the lip and chin. The sensory area of the mental nerve is a branch of the inferior …
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What is saphenous nerve block? Saphenous nerve block is an anesthetic procedure to numb the saphenous nerve, killing sensation in the leg. Saphenous nerve block is a type of anesthetic procedure that blocks the saphenous nerve, a pure sensory nerve of the leg, to anesthetize the lower extremity. Saphenous nerve block is performed by injecting local anesthetic (usually lidocaine or …
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What is back pain? Symptoms associated with kidney pain are discomfort (acute or chronic), aches, or sharp pain that occurs in the back between approximately the lowest rib and the buttock by iStock. People may feel the pain almost anywhere in the back, from the base of the neck down to the tailbone. The pain may originate from any of …
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What is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation? TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) delivers current to sore muscles, reducing pain for many. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a therapy that provides short-term pain relief using low-voltage electric current. It is noninvasive, inexpensive and can even be self-administered. It is one of the most popular forms of electric therapy for pain relief. …
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