Awake spine surgery has largely been limited to shorter, simpler procedures, but Stanley Hoang, MD, of Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport, La., has leveraged the technique in new ways. Dr. Hoang, who ...

Claims that a Chinese man underwent surgery so that his severed hand could be grafted onto his leg in order to preserve the ...

One second you are out cold. The next, you’re on the operating table. In the middle of heart surgery. Welcome to your most terrifying nightmare. What happens when anesthesia doesn’t work? Would you ...

Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine has revealed that a condition affecting his hands is behind his decision to retire the band after a farewell tour in support of their upcoming final album.

Rafael Nadal revealed he underwent right hand surgery on Friday, jokingly “withdrawing” from the 2026 Australian Open despite having already retired from the game in 2024. “Looks like I won’t be able ...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who had surgery a week ago on his fractured left hand, is active for Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. During ...

You might think it's harmless to drink a glass of wine the night before surgery - because, nerves, right? However, there is a reason doctors advise against it. Have you ever wondered why doctors ...

LOS ANGELES -- Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert underwent surgery on his fractured left hand Monday in Los Angeles, the team said. Herbert is considered day-to-day, according to the Chargers, who ...

Anesthesiologists are doctors who give you medicine to prevent pain and, if necessary, make sure you sleep through surgery. Anesthesiologists don't just give anesthesia in the operating room. Other ...

Trigger finger is the common name for a hand condition your doctor might call stenosing tenosynovitis. It happens when something inflames a band of tissue called a "pulley," which holds the tendon to ...

It's World Anesthesia Day tomorrow, so we invite you to take a deep breathe. Picture a relaxing scene. Maybe a beach in Tahiti, your toes in the sand, a cold drink in hand. Now imagine your favorite ...

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, a Heisman Trophy favorite, needs surgery on his right throwing hand – a huge blow to the Sooners’ offense. However, Mateer is expected to return "this season" for the ...