Medscape

Ultrasound-Guided Axillary Nerve Block Shows Promise for Fracture Reduction in Emergency Departments

Ultrasound-guided axillary nerve block is as effective as fracture hematoma block in providing pain control for forearm ...
Medscape

Single-Shot Femoral Nerve Block Tied to Increased Fall Risk After Orthopedic Surgery

In patients who undergo lower limb orthopedic surgery, the use of single-shot femoral nerve block is associated with an ...
Medical Xpress

Study finds nerve blocks reduce pain in kids with broken legs

A study led by doctors at the Medical University of South Carolina and UMass Chan Medical School found that ultrasound-guided nerve blocks helped kids with broken thigh bones, also known as femurs, ...
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Nerve Block May Reduce Opioid Use After Pediatric Primary Cleft Palate Repair

A preoperative nerve block may help reduce morphine consumption for pediatric patients undergoing primary cleft palate repair.
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Nerve Block Cuts Opioids Needed Following Cleft Palate Surgery

7 of 10 babies needed no opioids at all to manage post-surgery pain FRIDAY, Dec. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Using a nerve blocker before surgery to correct cleft palate can reduce or eliminate the ...
Healio

Medicare contractors propose coverage restriction of peripheral nerve block procedures

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Multiple Medicare Administrative Contractors have proposed to restrict coverage for peripheral nerve block ...