Postoperative urinary retention following hip or knee arthroplasty under spinal anaesthesia with intrathecal morphine: a retrospective cohort study.

Introduction: Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) frequently complicates the course of patients following hip and knee arthroplasty. Intrathecal morphine (ITM) was identified as a significant risk factor for POUR. The objective of this study was to investigate the incidence and risk factors for POUR in fast-track total joint arthroplasty (TJA) under spinal anaesthesia (SA) with ITM.

Stellate ganglion block for non-pain indications: a scoping review.

Introduction: Stellate ganglion block (SGB) is performed to relieve head, face, neck, or upper limb pain, and several non-pain indications for performing this block have emerged over the years. To date, there has been no attempt to synthesize evidence on SGB for treating non-pain indications. This scoping review presents a summary of the efficacy and adverse effects of SGB when performed for 6 non-pain indications.

Novel approach for pericapsular radiofrequency ablation of sacrococcygeal junction for patients with coccydynia.

Introduction: Coccydynia is a multifactorial complex clinical challenge. A multimodal approach with both conservative measures and procedural interventions is often recommended. We described a novel approach of radiofrequency (RF) ablation for the management of coccydynia.

Hip Ablation Techniques.

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is still an emergent technique for the management of chronic hip pain. Although the ablation technique for facet articular branches of lumbar and cervical spine was already established, the literature on the targets and technique of needle placement for hip denervation are evolving. This article summarizes the current understanding of the anatomy of the articular branches, sonoanatomy, and the suggested techniques for the RFA of the hip.

Stellate Ganglion Block as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Option in Chronic Pericardial Pain: A Case Report.

The underlying pathophysiology and treatment of chronic pericardial chest pain remains unclear. We describe a clinical case of a 38-year-old patient with chronic chest pain in the context of Marfan syndrome, status post-valve-sparing aortic root repair, and recurrent pericarditis. The patient suffers from chronic pericardial pain secondary to recurrent pericarditis refractory to pharmacotherapy.