A local anesthetic that doesn’t impair motor function could be within reach

All current local anesthetics block sensory signals—pain—but they also interrupt motor signals, which can be problematic. For example, too much epidural anesthesia can prevent mothers in labor from being able to push. Prolonged local anesthesia after orthopedic surgery can leave patients unable to participate in rehab.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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