Recently Answered Questions
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
How to deal with a fear of pain even after anesthesia?
Query: Hello doctor, I have to undergo a surgery for ACL tear. However, I am worried that I might wake up mid-surgery and experience pain. Because, previously I had a wisdom tooth extraction and the local anesthesia was ineffective and the tooth was extracted while I was in pain. I am anxious about my s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. Regarding your query, ACL tear surgery is performed under the sub-arachnoid block, commonly known as spinal anesthesia in which the drug will be injected through a very fine needle into your spinal fluid at the level of lower lumbar vertebrae... Read Full »