But as a personal injury lawyer, I’ve found that some of the most painful cases don’t happen in court. They happen after the surgery is done. Negligent post-operative care is a silent threat that ...

One in three women experiences constipation after surgery, making recovery uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Anesthesia, narcotics, and limited mobility all play a role in slowing the gut. Kirtly ...

Post-operative cognitive decline, or dysfunction (POCD), is a recognized clinical phenomenon in which patients experience lasting cognitive impairment for some time following anesthesia. Cognitive ...

A large new study suggests that several commonly used medications could help prevent delirium, a sudden and distressing state of confusion, in older adults after surgery. Delirium affects about one in ...