
Postoperative pain can be detrimental to patients’ recovery
Aasvang et al. discuss the multifactorial pathogenesis for reduced postdischarge physical and cognitive function after fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty. The review details these factors, including…

Inflammation can limit the effectiveness of local anesthetics
The increased acidity at the surgical site associated with the inflammatory process, common to every surgical procedure, can make it more difficult for local anesthetics to prevent pain. Two endodonti…