Vertebral fracture is common in patients with osteoporosis, and has a marked effect on quality of life (QOL). Chronic pain can occur in patients who have experienced multiple fractures; however, ...

For adolescents with scoliosis undergoing major spinal fusion surgery, a combination two drugs reduces the amount of postoperative opioid use and side effects, a new study suggests. Researchers at ...

Use of intrathecal morphine during surgery or labor significantly increases the risk for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), pruritus, and urinary retention, according to a meta-analysis.

high-frequency spinal cord stimulation controller Intrathecal drug delivery systems and spinal cord stimulation have shown promise for the treatment of cancer pain in initial studies. Cancer-related ...

Credit: Getty Images. Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study to assess the impact of an implantable pump on opioid consumption in patients with chronic noncancer pain. Use of an ...