With many major orthopedic surgeries shifting to the outpatient setting, ASCs and hospital outpatient departments are grappling with how to help patients heal at home and achieve high levels of ...

Dr. Patrick McCarthy answers the question: 'Pain Pumps For Bypass Surgery?' — -- Question: How much will it hurt after bypass surgery, and what are 'pain pumps'? Answer: Everyone wants to know, ...

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, ASCs will receive separate Medicare reimbursement for two electronic infusion pumps used in ...

A small, lightweight pump is adding powerful punch to relieve pain and shorten the hospital stays of patients undergoing orthopedic surgery at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center. "Pain is a huge issue ...

The amount of pain an individual feels after shoulder surgery can vary depending on the type of repair. Taking pain medication and icing the shoulder can help. Approximately 53,000 people in the ...

Many Philadelphians suffering from back and neck pain are reluctant to seek help, perhaps worried that the only two fixes are bed rest or major surgery. But advances in surgical techniques are ...

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, ...