It did for me, i dont have any feeling in foot or side of leg where block was at. doctor said i have neuropithy from popiteall block. Had to have a brace made because i have no feeling in ankle, so i fall. Very scarey.
popliteal -------------the seat bone
In the event that you could not use the radial, ulnar of brachial pulses due to injury or surgery...maybe if a patient had a double mastectomy (breast tissue removed on both sides). You would want to avoid causing the patient pain or discomfort that may occur if you use the arms, so you could use the popliteal.
an operation of the popliteal region
There is alot of information out there, I would sugest speaking with a doctor but the following sites are also good. Weight Loss Surgery: MedlinePlus www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/weightlosssurgery.html
An ophthamologist would be the doctor that would carry out eye surgery. The most common types of surgery are Lasik surgery, cataract surgery, and glaucoma surgery.
I am not 100% sure however, the product is indicated to reduce pain, burning and stinging following corneal refractive surgery. If I had to guess I would say "LS"= Laser Surgery .
A surgeon's job would most probably include explaining the sugery to the patient and his or her family, booking the OR for the sugery, doing the surgery, following up the prep for surgery and all other clearances needed for the surgery and post op care for the patient.
One might opt for such surgery if they are unhappy with their appearance. They might also have this procedure following an accident, difficult delivery of a baby or as a result of a medical condition that they develop or inherit.
That is a question you would have to direct to Pheobe Putney Memorial Hospital staff directly. The following is a link to their contact page where you can ask them about the Lapband surgery: http://www.phoebeputney.com/contactus.asp
In my opinion the worst side effect would be death but one of the most common side effects of this surgery is developing some type of vitamin deficiencies.You will also most likely be in alot of pain following this surgery. The possibility of death is the worst possible side effect of gastric bypass surgery. However, more frequently patients experience flatulence as a result of the surgery.
Surgery would not help mental retardation.
Yes, your claim would merely become inactive and you can reactivate it anytime in the benefit year following when you filed the claim.