Articles to Help Patients Overcome Chronic Post-Surgical Pain
Information is key to ridding yourself of chronic pain for good. Our library articles explore common complications of major surgery, including sexual dysfunction after groin surgery, foot drop after a knee replacement, post-surgical groin due to hernia or C-section, and causes of chronic regional pain syndromes.
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Understanding Types of Nerve Damage Caused by Car Accidents Injuries If you were in a car accident, you might have suffered a nerve injury, which is not always obvious. Nerve injuries can cause permanent damage if left untreated. -
Nerve Injuries Caused by Pregnancy and Childbirth If you are experiencing chronic pain or numbness after pregnancy and childbirth, it could indicate a nerve injury that needs to be treated. -
What You Need to Know About Tarsal Tunnel Release Surgery If you have pain and numbness in your foot due to tarsal tunnel syndrome, tarsal tunnel release is an option to consider so you can get back to your activities. -
Treatment for Foot Drop Caused by Nerve Injury Foot drop is caused by an underlying condition that is often neurological. Seeing a nerve specialist can often provide relief and effective treatment options. -
When Surgery Is Needed for Morton’s Neuroma If you have pain in the ball of your foot or feel like there is a rock in your shoe, you may have Morton’s neuroma. Learn how to treat this issue. -
Understanding the Causes of Occipital Neuralgia If you have sharp pain in the base of your skull and neck, you could have occipital neuralgia. Consult with a peripheral nerve surgeon for treatment. -
Understanding Nerve Graft Surgery A nerve graft can be used when a nerve is damaged and the two ends cannot be brought back together. This procedure has a high success and recovery rate. -
How a Peripheral Nerve Surgeon Can Help With Causalgia If you have intense, long-lasting pain that interferes with your daily activities, you could have causalgia. See a peripheral nerve surgeon for help. -
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Can Be the Cause of Ongoing Pain in a Limb Ongoing pain in one or more limbs could be a sign of reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome. Getting the right diagnosis and treatment is key. -
Pain Six Months After an Ankle Sprain? The Problem May Involve Entrapped or Damaged Nerves Ankle sprains can take various amounts of time to heal, but if you are still experiencing pain after six months, the problem may be neuropathic.