Managing Constipation after Surgery
Unfortunately, constipation is a common side effect of surgery. It can happen for a few different reasons: the anesthesia used during the procedure, pain medications
Historical Highlights: Anesthesia at HSS
Did you know that physicians voted anesthesia as one of the greatest medical advances of the past 150 years? In 2007, the British Journal of
Why Parents Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Anesthesia
Patients coming in for surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) are often fretful before their procedure! But, in the case of pediatric patients, additional
How Do You Dispose of Expired Medication?
Many home medicine cabinets are full of unused, expired prescriptions that build up as time goes by. Especially now, as the United States faces an
Sports Injuries in Young Athletes: How to Manage Pain Post-Surgery
Sports Injuries in Youth Athletes – How to Manage Pain Post-Surgery Participation in team sports and athletic activities has numerous benefits for young people. In