Articles: postoperative-pain.
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Acta Neurochir. Suppl. · Jan 2005
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery: retrospective study of 390 consecutive cases.
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) surgery was developed by Okutsu and Chow in 1989. Many reports indicated that the endoscopic technique reduces postoperative morbidity with minimal incision, minimal pain and scarring, a shortened recovery period and high level of patient satisfaction. To evaluate these reports, a retrospective study was conducted with 390 procedures of two-portal Chow technique for idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome. ⋯ The mean DML and SVC values at final follow-up were 3.8 msec and 42.3 m/s, respectively. In conclusion, ECTR can be used in the carpal tunnel syndrome and is a reliable alternative to the open procedure with excellent self-report of patient satisfaction. Reduced recovery period with minimal tissue violation and incisional pain can be expected.
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The heart surgery forum · Jan 2005
Clinical TrialIncisional administration of local anesthetic provides satisfactory analgesia following port access heart surgery.
To evaluate the new method of postoperative pain relief following port access (PA) heart surgery. ⋯ The incisional administration of local anesthetic provides satisfactory pain control after PA heart surgery.
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Journal of anesthesia · Jan 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialPain management after lumbar spinal fusion surgery using continuous subcutaneous infusion of buprenorphine.
The continuous subcutaneous infusion (CSI) technique is a simple, inexpensive method for managing postoperative pain. We examined the analgesic effects of CSI of buprenorphine in patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion surgery. ⋯ CSI of buprenorphine effectively reduces pain after lumbar spinal fusion surgery without apparent side effects. This technique is simple and useful for postoperative pain management.