After surgery, some older adults don't simply recover—they unravel. Confusion, inattention, and agitation can set in, a condition known as postoperative delirium. For patients already living with ...

Patients with neuropathic bladder (NB), a condition in which nerve damage affects bladder function, have a significantly ...

The emotional pain of not being able to use my hands was worse than the surgery to fix them.

Surgeons across the country are testing a glowing nerve imaging agent that could make head and neck surgery safer. Here’s how it works. A new surgical technique is helping doctors better protect ...

When San Francisco-based surgeon Dr. Anne Peled decided to undergo a sensation-preserving mastectomy following her second ...

Although the incidence of perioperative nerve injuries (PPNIs) appears to be declining, patients who receive a combination of regional and general anesthesia are at increased risk for the problem, a ...

While often considered the go-to imaging tool, a standard MRI scan offers an incredibly detailed view of soft tissues, including the spine, discs and surrounding nerves. It is exceptionally effective ...

3D printing may be used to help grow new nerve fibers and restore quality of life for patients living with trigeminal nerve damage, which can cause numbness, tingling, and sudden, severe pain, ...

Many people ignore early back and neck pain until it worsens into serious spine disorders, experts warn. Conditions like disc ...