Stavros G.Memtsoudis MD PhD MBA FCCP discusses the use peripheral nerve blocks in older patients who are undergoing total joint replacement.
“We found that it was the healthier patients – specifically the older, healthier patients – that derive the most benefit from a peripheral nerve block, which is a bit surprising,” he said. “We do know peripheral nerve blocks can improve pain control and perhaps [a patient’s] ability to participate in a rehabilitation program, but in terms of complications, it might be too naïve to believe that
