There is a well-described syndrome of pain after surgery, involving the pleura — the lining to the chest cavity and lung. Called post-thoracotomy pain syndrome, this can happen after a biopsy or ...

Postsurgical nerve damage can occur for various reasons, including misdiagnosis, surgical error, and scar tissue formation. Common signs of postoperative nerve damage include tingling, numbness ...

You've just had major surgery, and with it can come pain that is tough to tame. Since post-surgical pain management may help make your recovery go more smoothly, a doctor talks about the different ...

Sciatic nerve pain, also known as sciatica, often is a symptom of a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome, spondylolisthesis or a tumor. Surgery often provides immediate relief, but ...

Overusing the hand after carpal tunnel surgery may cause pain, but it will not cause long-term damage to the median nerve. If a person does experience pain, they should avoid the activity that ...

Modern approaches to pain management strive for balance, focusing on relief and long term well-being. Opioids have historically played a vital role in easing post-surgical pain.

Curt Bazemore of Cumming, Georgia, underwent a nerve freezing procedure designed to relieve his post-surgery pain after a knee replacement. Guynn says the procedure is known as cryoneurolysis.

Tests and procedures used to diagnose stump pain include: Physical exam: Checks for skin breakdown, pressure sores, bone problems, signs of infection, and masses. Your doctor may detect a neuroma—a ...