Effective pain control is a crucial aspect of orthopedic care, influencing surgical outcomes, rehabilitation, and overall patient well-being. Orthopedic pain management and anesthesia have evolved significantly, incorporating multimodal approaches to minimize discomfort while enhancing recovery. Regional anesthesia techniques, such as spinal and epidural blocks, are widely used in joint replacements and spine surgeries, reducing opioid dependency and post-operative complications. Innovations in nerve blocks, including ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks, provide targeted pain relief with prolonged effects. Additionally, non-surgical pain management strategies, such as biologic injections, neuromodulation, and regenerative therapies, are gaining traction for chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Personalized pain protocols, integrating pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods, are improving patient outcomes and functional recovery. With continuous advancements, orthopedic anesthesia and pain management strategies are becoming more precise, reducing risks while ensuring optimal comfort for patients undergoing musculoskeletal treatments.
Title : A data driven approach to prehabilitation and rehabilitation for hip and knee replacement patients
Diana Hodgins, Dynamic Metrics Ltd, United Kingdom
Title : Selective denervation for persistent knee pain after total knee arthroplasty: Long-term outcomes
Shaomin Shi, Medical College of Wisconsin, United States
Title : The direct anterior approach to the hip in the lateral position: A New Zealand experience
Angus Wickham, Hawke’s Bay Hospital, New Zealand
Title : Functional outcomes of Distal Tibia Fractures (DTFs) treated With Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Plate Osteosynthesis (MIPPO)
Muhammad Mannan, University Hospital Birmingham, United Kingdom
Title : Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in treating plantar fasciitis
Muhammad Mannan, University Hospital Birmingham, United Kingdom
Title : Management of femoral periprosthetic fractures: An institutional experience at a district general hospital
Muhammad Muneeb Safdar, Musgrove Park Hospital, United Kingdom