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 Nerve Graft SurgeryA 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.
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How a Peripheral Nerve Surgeon Can Help With CausalgiaIf you have intense, long-lasting pain that interferes with your daily activities, you could have causalgia. See a peripheral nerve surgeon for help.
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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Can Be the Cause of Ongoing Pain in a LimbOngoing pain in one or more limbs could be a sign of reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome. Getting the right diagnosis and treatment is key.
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Pain Six Months After an Ankle Sprain? The Problem May Involve Entrapped or Damaged NervesAnkle sprains can take various amounts of time to heal, but if you are still experiencing pain after six months, the problem may be neuropathic.
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It May Be Possible to Put an End to the Burning, Numbness, and Tingling of Meralgia Paresthetica Via Nerve Decompression SurgeryIf you are experiencing discomfort in your upper thigh, you could be dealing with meralgia paresthetica. A peripheral nerve surgeon may be able to help.
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Is it Arthritis or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Different Issues Have Different SolutionsPain and discomfort in your hands and wrists can indicate a number of different problems. If it’s carpal tunnel, ultrasound-guided surgery might help.
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Surgery Can Be the Solution for Superior Cluneal Nerve EntrapmentIf you are suffering from superior cluneal nerve entrapment, you need the correct diagnosis and surgery to address your pain right away.
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Nerve Decompression Surgery May Provide Relief From Exertional Compartment SyndromeIf you are suffering from exertional compartment syndrome, nerve decompression surgery may get you back to your favorite athletic activities.
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Piriformis Syndrome Is a Pesky Pain in the Posterior—And You Need an Expert to Diagnose and Treat ItPiriformis syndrome is painful and can be difficult to diagnose, which is why you need to see a doctor with experience and expertise to get treatment.
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Similar Symptoms, Different Solutions: Tendonitis vs. Carpal Tunnel SyndromeTendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome have some shared symptoms, but different causes and solutions. Getting the right diagnosis is essential.
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Women Face an Increased Risk of Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal tunnel syndrome is more common among women and can interfere with work or caretaking responsibilities. Ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release can help.
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Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome After PregnancyCarpal tunnel syndrome is common in pregnancy, but symptoms don’t always disappear after delivery. Ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release can help.