Your Good Health: Pros and cons of nerve blocks for knee arthritis

Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis is a common problem in middle-aged and older adults. Before a person receives treatment ...
thederrick.com

Weighing whether a nerve block is right for a case of arthritis

I have bad knee arthritis. My doctor is suggesting a genicular nerve block. Is this a good idea? Will it fix the problem? — P.O.V.

Dear Doctor: Doctor recommends a genicular nerve block to treat arthritis; is this a good idea?

I have bad knee arthritis. My doctor is suggesting a genicular nerve block. Is this a good idea? Will it fix the problem? -- ...
Tribune Chronicle

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: How best to treat arthritis in knees

I have bad knee arthritis. My doctor is suggesting a genicular nerve block. Is this a good idea? Will it fix the ...
Politico Europe

Italy blocks US use of Sicily air base for Middle East war

BRUSSELS — Italy has refused permission for U.S. military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily before flying to ‌the Middle East, an Italian government official confirmed on Tuesday.
Fox News

Key US ally blocks airspace to military flights over Iran, escalating standoff with Trump

A growing standoff between President Donald Trump and a key NATO ally escalated Monday after Spain blocked U.S. military aircraft involved in the Iran conflict from using its airspace, marking the ...
2minutemedicine.com

Increased local anesthesia volume may not improve pain control in popliteal plexus block following total knee arthroplasty

For popliteal plexus block after total knee arthroplasty, 10 mL of local anesthetic appears sufficient, as 20 mL offers no added benefit in pain control or early functional recovery. In this ...