Ultrasound Guided Nerve Block for the Postoperative Pain Management
10.4055/jkoa.2022.57.3.191
- Author:
Jae Hwang SONG
1
;
Kwang Pyo KO
;
Dae Yeung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea
- Publication Type:Review
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2022;57(3):191-203
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Postoperative pain is one of the most common reasons for delayed discharge and can impede the recovery of joint motion and rehabilitation. Recently, an ultrasound-guided nerve block was shown to be the most effective method to control postoperative pain. Under ultrasound guidance, orthopedic surgeons can safely perform the nerve block procedure. This review discusses th
