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A procedure to block pain pathways using a long acting anesthetic.
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A procedure used to relieve otherwise intractable spasticity, including painful flexor spasms. An injection of phenol into the affected nerve interferes with the function of that nerve for up to three months, potentially increasing a person
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A local anesthetic that is injected around a nerve, preventing pain messages traveling along that nerve pathway from reaching the brain. Used most often to relieve pain for a short period, such as during a surgery.
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Injection of lidocaine or other medication around a nerve to determine if a particular nerve is responsible for causing pain, and to relieve pain. Neuromuscular Re-education - Used in cases of post operative care of surgical repair of nerve injuries. Involves the retraining of reinnervated muscles. Nonunion - State of healing of the bone in which there is no healing.
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| nerve block |
A nerve block is a form of anesthesia in which medication is injected near a nerve so that signals from the nerve cannot pass through.
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