Pain Management Options in Orthopaedic Surgery in South Carolina
Much advancement has been made over the years in orthopaedic pain management, aimed at alleviating patients’ pain during and after orthopaedic surgery. With effective pain control, patients respond better to treatment and can recover faster.
Board-certified orthopaedic surgeons at Village Orthopaedic Surgery, in conjunction with the Comprehensive Pain Management Center and Ambulatory Surgery Center in Greer, South Carolina, continue to employ the latest technology to manage patients’ pain and alleviate their discomfort after undergoing orthopaedic surgery.
Options for pain control during and after surgery include:
- Spinal anesthesia
- Epidural anesthesia
- Regional anesthetic blocks
- Continous femoral or interscalene blocks
- Anti-inflammatory and narcotic pain medication
- Continuous cold therapy
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS unit)
While it’s expected to feel some discomfort after orthopaedic surgery, you shouldn’t have to suffer.
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