A new study finds that ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) is more effective than stellate ganglion block (SGB) for treating chronic upper arm pain, providing better pain relief and ...

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure aiming to shrink the sizes of nodules and tumors or treat pain. RFA is not a cure-all solution, however. Back pain may not go away after RFA or may come ...

Multiple Medicare administrative contractors have proposed local carrier determinations that would restrict coverage for many ...

4. Nerve block injections(s), anesthetic agent and/or steroid, plantar common digital nerve(s) (HCPCS 64455) — $15.62 5. Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet ...

Persistent lower back pain is a debilitating problem for millions of people around the world, and it’s not something that is easily treated. A technology called Intracept is making waves in this space ...

Here are the 2010 Medicare reimbursement rates for 11 nerve block procedures performed in the ASC setting. 4. Nerve block injections(s), anesthetic agent and/or steroid, plantar common digital nerve(s ...

The field of equine dental surgery has witnessed significant advancements through the integration of refined surgical techniques and enhanced nerve block procedures. Modern approaches stress the ...

Spinal injections to treat back pain are typically safe. However, side effects can occur, such as bleeding, infection, increased pain, headache, and more. Doctors may suggest spinal injections to ...

Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro underwent a diagnostic nerve block procedure Tuesday, the Mercury News reports. Scutaro is expected to open the season on the disabled list as he tries to overcome ...

PEC I and II nerve blocks enable breast cancer surgeries with deep sedation, avoiding general anesthesia's side effects like ...