Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management: Mastering Clinical Art for Optimal Patient Satisfaction

Dear Colleagues,

Regional anesthesia has firmly established itself as an integral element of modern pain management strategies, demonstrating considerable clinical efficacy through enhanced patient comfort, significant reductions in opioid reliance, and notable improvements in postoperative outcomes and recovery processes. Despite these advancements, ongoing clinical and technical challenges persist, particularly regarding the optimization of procedural techniques, the accuracy of ultrasound-guided interventions, the long-term efficacy of regional anesthetics, and the assessment and management of associated complications.

This Special Issue, entitled "Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management: Mastering Clinical Art for Optimal Patient Satisfaction", is designed to gather high-quality original research articles and detailed systematic reviews that directly address these pivotal concerns. We particularly encourage submissions exploring advanced ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, innovative fascial plane techniques, postoperative and chronic pain management interventions, comprehensive multimodal analgesia protocols, strategies for opioid minimization, and emerging applications of non-opioid analgesics.

By integrating current evidence-based practices, presenting pioneering methodologies, and highlighting evolving clinical paradigms, this Issue aims to enrich clinical knowledge, facilitate informed professional discussion, and inspire continuous improvement in patient-centered pain management outcomes.

We warmly welcome your expert contributions to this critically important field.

Dr. Min Suk Chae
Guest Editor

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