Nerve injury is a recognised complication of total hip arthroplasty, with the sciatic nerve most frequently affected, followed by the femoral and peroneal nerves. Such injuries may arise from direct ...

Microvascular decompression surgery treats the pain of certain nerve conditions that affect the head and neck. The surgery-related risks are few, and many people report an immediate reduction in pain.

Surgical nerve decompression, used to treat conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica, could play a role in relieving the pain of diabetic neuropathy patients, researchers at UT ...