Following orthopedic surgery, a dedicated group of physicians, nurses, and physician assistants from the Department of Anesthesiology will monitor your pain and ensure that it does not interfere with the early stages of rehabilitation, says Phil Wagner, MD, an anesthesiologist at HSS. Patient controlled analgesia (PCA), peripheral nerve blocks with long-lasting pain relief, and oral medications are just three ways your anesthesiologist will help you manage your pain following surgery.
