I think the patient has a right to expect attentive post operative ... issues of pain and pain control should come up so we're prepared. We ask the patient, have you ever had surgery?

Bracing may even help prevent a future sprain or fracture. Some athletes may not be able to undergo surgery until a later ...

“most post-operative pain management systems usually have a well-thought-out bundle of care, something called an ERAS, which is an ‘enhanced recovery after surgery’ protocol,” Carrillo said.