Experts explain how the different types of anaesthesia work, who they're suitable for and why some operations may not require general anaesthesia.

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai launched a joint replacement recovery program that leverages spinal and regional anesthesia to help patients walk sooner and return home faster after surgery. The ...

Observational studies suggest that spinal anesthesia may be associated with lower risk of adverse outcomes than general anesthesia in adults undergoing hip surgery. However, randomized trials ...