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Utilizing a learning health system to capture real‐world patient data: Application of the reliable change index to evaluate and improve the outcome of a pain rehabilitation program Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Dokyoung S. You, Jeanette L. Chong, Sean C. Mackey, Heather Poupore‐King
Background and ObjectivesThe learning healthcare system (LHS) has been developed to integrate patients' clinical data into clinical decisions and improve treatment outcomes. Having little guidance on this integration process, we aim to explain (a) an applicable analytic tool for clinicians to evaluate the clinical outcomes at a group and an individual level and (b) our quality improvement (QI) project
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Pudendal nerve blockade for persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD): A clinical review and case report Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Michael J. Gyorfi, Alaa Abd‐Elsayed
BackgroundPersistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) is a condition characterized by unwanted and potentially painful genital sensations or spontaneous orgasms without stimulation. We present a case of a 55‐year‐old woman with refractory genital arousal disorder that was treated with serial pudendal nerve blocks.CaseRW is a 55‐year‐old woman with chronic pelvic pain, pudendal neuralgia, MDD, SI, GAD
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Comment on “Pregabalin in patients with post‐traumatic peripheral neuropathic pain: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials” Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 I‐Wen Chen, Chia‐Li Kao, Kuo‐Chuan Hung
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Ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane block in patients with chronic lumbar facet joint pain: A prospective case‐controlled study Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Ayşe Merve Ata, Bilge Kesikburun, Miray Karamehmetoğlu, Emre Adıgüzel
PurposeThe aim was to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block and compare with the conventional physical therapy in chronic low back pain (LBP).Materials and MethodsThis prospective case‐controlled study included patients with chronic LBP. Their clinical and demographic data were obtained, and they were divided into two groups for conventional physical therapy and
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Clinical outcomes of spinal cord stimulation in patients with intractable leg pain in Japan Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Keisuke Ueno, Koichi Tachibana, Nobutaka Masunaga, Yukinori Shinoda, Tomoko Minamisaka, Hirooki Inui, Ryohei Amiya, Soki Inoue, Arisa Murakami, Shiro Hoshida
BackgroundNeuromodulation through spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a therapeutic option for relieving leg pain and improving the chances of limb salvage in patients with intractable chronic limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI); however, there is no consensus on its indications.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to assess the clinical outcomes of SCS in patients with intractable leg pain caused by various
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P/Q‐type calcium channel antibody‐associated headache disorder (P/Q‐HaND) Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Andreas Posa, Malte Kornhuber
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Triptan treatment is associated with a higher number of red wine‐induced migraine episodes: An exploratory questionnaire‐based survey Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Laura Nedergaard, Maria Celine Martens, Michala Daniela Bach Christensen, Lanfranco Pellesi
AimDiet, including foods and beverages, affects migraine. Conversely, the influence of migraine therapies on dietary habits is largely unknown. This study aimed at investigating the effects of triptan intake on foods and drinks consumed by adults with migraine with and/or without aura.MethodsAn exploratory questionnaire‐based survey took place online between November 2022 and June 2023. Participants
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Comments on Retrograde thoracic spinal cord stimulation paddle placement for complex persistent spinal pain syndrome type 2 Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Peng‐Bo Zhou, Hong‐Tao Sun
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The impact of scrambler therapy on pain and quality of life for chemotherapy‐induced peripheral neuropathy: A pilot study Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Matthew Chung, Tsun Hsuan Chen, Xin Shelley Wang, Kyung‐Hoon KIM, Salahadin Abdi
BackgroundChemotherapy‐induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a debilitating disturbance among patients who received chemotherapy, with no effective treatment available. Scrambler therapy (ST) is a noninvasive treatment capable of improving multiple quality‐of‐life symptoms beyond pain. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of ST for pain and nonpain symptoms related to CIPN.MethodsTen patients with moderate
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Benzodiazepines and mortality: Consideration of potential confounders Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Brendan Jen‐Wei Tan, Eng‐King Tan, Bin Xiao
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How do people with chronic low back pain perceive specific and general exercise? A mixed methods survey Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 A. Natoli, M. D. Jones, V. Long, B. Mouatt, E. D. Walker, M. T. Gibbs
PurposeExercise prescriptions for chronic low back pain (CLBP) often utilize reductionistic, trunk‐focused exercise aimed at addressing proposed pain mechanisms. It is unknown if the use of these trunk‐focused exercises imply beliefs to people with CLBP about the rationale for their use (e.g., etiology), even without concurrent biomedical narratives. This study aimed to explore people's perceptions
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Phenotypical characterization of exteroceptive sensation and pain symptoms on diabetic patients Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Inaeh de Paula Oliveira, Victória Regina da Silva Oliveira, Heloísa Alonso-Matielo, Beatriz Magalhães Eng, Daniel Ciampi de Andrade, Manoel Jacobsen Teixeira, Milena Cristina Dias Calsaverini, Fernando de Quadros Ribeiro, José Deney Alves Araújo, Helder Takashi Imoto Nakaya, José Pinhata Otoch, Camila Squarzoni Dale
Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is one of the most common complications of diabetes, affecting about half of individuals with the disease. Among the various symptoms of DN, the development of chronic pain stands out and manifests as exacerbated responses to sensorial stimuli. The conventional clinical treatments used for general neuropathy and associated painful symptoms, still brings uncomplete and unsatisfactory
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Characteristics and outcomes of peripheral neuropathic pain patients with repeated applications of high-concentration capsaicin cutaneous patch: Results of a retrospective chart review in Germany Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Kai-Uwe Kern, Tamara Quandel, Sina Theis, Tino Schubert
The aim of this study was to evaluate patient characteristics, concomitant analgesic medication, and pain intensity in a real-world setting in Germany, focusing on the repeated application of high-concentration capsaicin patch (HCCP) for neuropathic pain.
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Pulsed radiofrequency of lumbar dorsal root ganglion for lumbar radicular pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Soyoon Park, Ji-Hoon Park, Jae Ni Jang, Su-il Choi, Yumin Song, Young Uk Kim, Sukhee Park
Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) of the lumbar dorsal root ganglion (DRG) has been widely used as a method to relieve lumbar radicular pain (LRP). However, the value of PRF application in LRP patients remains uncertain. This systematic review aimed to compare the effects of PRF of lumbar DRG and LEI in patients with LRP.
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Pain characterization in patients with Parkinson's disease Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Ana Carolinne Rodrigues Nogueira, Karyne Corrêa Pereira, Vinício Ferreira Rodrigues, Danielle De Paula Aprígio Alves, Juliana Bittencourt Marques, Estêvão Rios Monteiro, Igor Ramathur Telles De Jesus
Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) often report chronic pain, which is one of the most complex non-motor symptoms. Therefore, this study aims to review the literature on the characteristics of pain in patients with PD.
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Effectiveness of motor imagery in complex regional pain syndrome: A systematic review with meta-analysis Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Marta Ríos-León, Álvaro Cuñado-González, Silvia Domínguez-Fernández, Patricia Martín-Casas
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of motor imagery (MI) on pain intensity and disability in individuals with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
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Liposomal bupivacaine in transversus abdominis plane blocks for lower abdominal surgery Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Obiyo Osuchukwu, James Gagnon, Janelle Richard, Wendy Craig, Aurora Quaye
Transversus abdominis plane blocks are an established method of postoperative analgesia for abdominopelvic surgeries. Liposomal bupivacaine is an extended-release formulation of bupivacaine providing up to 72 h of analgesia. This study aims to determine if transversus abdominis plane blocks performed with liposomal bupivacaine are associated with reduced opioid consumption and level of pain intensity
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The prevalence of head and face pain decreased from 1997 to 2017 in Switzerland Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Heiko Pohl, Maria Susanne Neumeier, Martin Hänsel, Susanne Wegener
Pain in the head and the face is highly prevalent but may have changed during the past years. This study aimed to analyze changes in the prevalence of pain in the head and the face in Switzerland from 1997 to 2017.
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Novel ultrasound-guided supraclavicular stellate ganglion block Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Mario Fajardo Pérez, Ece Yamak-Altinpulluk, Rodrigo Díez Tafur, Carlos H. Salazar-Zamorano, Karla Espinosa Morales, Pablo Oliver-Fornies, Andrés Rocha-Romero, Ricardo Aguilar Ureña, Angel Juarez-Lemus, Felice Galluccio, Alaa Abd-Elsayed
Stellate ganglion block (SGB) provides diagnostic and therapeutic benefits in pain syndromes in the head, neck, and upper extremity, including complex regional pain syndrome Types I and II, Raynaud's disease, hyperhidrosis, arterial embolism in the region of the arm.
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Dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG-s) for potential resolution of restless leg syndrome symptoms and increased cost savings for patients: A case study Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Alaa Abd Elsayed, Robert Moghim, Noora Reffat
We report successful use of dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG-s) to treat a patient with persistent symptoms of restless leg syndrome (RLS).
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Spinal cord stimulation for the symptomatic treatment of rigidity and painful spasm in a case of stiff person syndrome Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Janus Patel, Emily Deschler, Enrique Galang
Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare neuroimmunological disorder characterized by rigidity and painful spasm primarily affecting the truncal and paraspinal musculature due to autoimmune-mediated neuronal hyperexcitability. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an approved therapy for managing painful neuropathic conditions, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy and refractory angina pectoris. We describe
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Ultrasound-guided fascial plane blocks for post-breast surgery pain syndrome Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Nuno Ferreira-Silva, Mark Friedrich B. Hurdle, Steven R. Clendenen, Amitabh Gulati, Sarah A. McLaughlin, Wesley Troyer, Raúl A. Rosario-Concepción
Persistent pain following breast surgery is common and may be challenging to treat. In patients refractory to conservative treatments, ultrasound-guided fascial plane blocks of thoracic nerves can be a useful option.
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Knowledge on cause, clinical manifestation and treatment for fibromyalgia among medical doctors: A worldwide survey Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 C. Paul Van Wilgen, Ruben Ucles-Juarez, Denis Krutko, Yijun Li, Andrea Polli, Anwar Syed, Stefano Zampese, Felipe J. J. Reis, Janine de Zeeuw
Hench introduced the fibromyalgia syndrome almost 50 years ago. In the meantime, the prevalence has increased, the clinical criteria have changed and the way we explain (chronic) pain has altered.
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5. Sacroiliac joint pain Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Karolina Szadek, Steven P. Cohen, Javier de Andrès Ares, Monique Steegers, Jan Van Zundert, Jan Willem Kallewaard
Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain is defined as pain localized in the anatomical region of the SI joint. The reported prevalence of SI joint pain among patients with mechanical low back pain varies between 15% and 30%.
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Drug-induced aseptic meningitis after an interlaminar lumbar epidural steroid injection Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Trong P. Nguyen, Ishu Kant, Alec Cartagena, Jung H. Kim
This case report describes a rare instance of drug-induced aseptic meningitis after an interlaminar lumbar epidural steroid injection.
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Peripheral magnetic stimulation for chronic peripheral neuropathic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Elad Dana, Cody Tran, Evgeny Osokin, Duncan Westwood, Massieh Moayedi, Priyancee Sabhaya, James S. Khan
To provide a systematic review of the literature on the effects of peripheral magnetic stimulation (PMS) in the treatment of chronic peripheral neuropathic pain.
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To what degree patient-reported symptoms of central sensitization, kinesiophobia, disability, sleep, and life quality associated with 24-h heart rate variability and actigraphy measurements? Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Mikkonen Jani, Kupari Saana, Tarvainen Mika, Randy Neblett, Olavi Airaksinen, Hannu Luomajoki, Ville Leinonen
Chronic musculoskeletal pain is associated with decreased parasympathetic and increased sympathetic activity in the autonomic nervous system. The objective of this study was to determine the associations between objective measures of heart rate variability (a measure of autonomic nervous system function), actigraphy (a measure of activity and sleep quality), respiration rates, and subjective patient-reported
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Case report: Dorsal root ganglion stimulator lead fracture Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Suhas Kochat, Jacob Byers, Peter K. Yi
One of the unique advances in neuromodulation for chronic pain has been spinal cord stimulators (SCS) and dorsal root ganglion stimulators (DRG-S). These devices have aided in conditions such as neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndromes, failed back surgery, and peripheral neuropathies. With these benefits, however, complications from implantable stimulators have included lead fractures and
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Bipolar radiofrequency ablation lesion areas and confluence: An ex vivo study and technical report Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Andrew Wondra, Shelly Gulhar, Mason D. Brestle, Jiling Chou, Mehul J. Desai
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been used for nearly 100 years, treating an array of medical conditions including chronic pain. Radiofrequency (RF) energy depolarizes and repolarizes tissues adjacent to a probe producing heat and causing direct thermal injury. When positioned adjacent to neural structures, it leads to neural tissue injury and cell death interrupting pain signaling with the ultimate
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Pocket pain following spinal cord stimulator generator implantation: A narrative review of this under-reported risk Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Lindsay Burke, Mehul J. Desai
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a well-established treatment option for chronic pain. Pain over the implantable pulse generator, or pocket pain, is an incompletely understood risk of SCS implantation which may limit the efficacy of treatment and patient quality of life. The goal of this narrative review is to analyze the literature to gain a more thorough understanding of the incidence and risk factors
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Variables associated with nonresponders to high-frequency (10 kHz) spinal cord stimulation Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Vinicius Tieppo Francio, John Alm, Logan Leavitt, Daniel Mok, B. Victor Yoon, Niaman Nazir, Christopher Lam, Usman Latif, Timothy Sowder, Edward Braun, Andrew Sack, Talal Khan, Dawood Sayed
The use of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy to treat chronic pain continues to rise. Optimal patient selection remains one of the most important factors for SCS success. However, despite increased utilization and the existence of general indications, predicting which patients will benefit from neuromodulation remains one of the main challenges for this therapy. Therefore, this study aims to identify
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Patient and physician radiation exposure during minimally invasive lumbar decompression: A prospective assessment of X-ray exposure risks Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Nagy Mekhail, Krista Topalsky, Erin Templeton, Sherif Armanyous, Nicholas Prayson, Carl Olde, Shrif Costandi
Minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild®) is becoming a popular procedure for treating lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) secondary to hypertrophic ligamentum flavum (LF). The mild® procedure is commonly performed under live fluoroscopic guidance and carries a risk of radiation exposure to the patient and healthcare.
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Comparison of microvascular decompression, percutaneous radiofrequency rhizotomy, and stereotactic radiosurgery in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia: A long term quasi-experimental study Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-09 Juan M. Altamirano, Miguel Jimenez-Olvera, Sergio Moreno-Jimenez, Guillermo A. Gutierrez-Aceves, Francisco Velasco-Campos, José L. Navarro-Olvera, José D. Carrillo-Ruiz
Microvascular decompression (MVD), radiofrequency rhizotomy (RFR), and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) are surgical techniques frequently used in the treatment of idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia (TN), although the results reported for each of these are diverse.
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Is it possible to generate an additional pleasant and pain-relieving muscle stimulation when using a low-frequency spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for the treatment of lower back pain? Pilot study: A new technique: “MuscleSCS” Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Matthias Hubert Morgalla, Justus Marquetand, Franziska Katharina Staber
The combined use of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and muscle stimulation, in the treatment of chronic pain, using the same probe, could improve the clinical results. However, this technique has not been established as yet. It was our hypothesis that it is possible to generate muscle stimulation by using low frequencies with SCS electrodes and use it to additionally treat chronic back pain.
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Dorsal root ganglion stimulator—A targeted therapy for post-herpetic neuralgia: The Middle East Experience Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Amit Verma, Eric Francois, Tanmoy Maiti, Leanne Cassidy, Reda Tolba
Post herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a chronic neuropathic pain syndrome which presents after an episode of herpes zoster caused by the reactivation of varicella zoster virus. Conservative treatment starts with pharmacological measures using Anti-epileptics and Antidepressants. Some patients also respond well to epidural steroid injections too, but the effect is usually short lasting. Dorsal Root Ganglion
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Retrograde thoracic spinal cord stimulation paddle placement for complex persistent spinal pain syndrome type 2 Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 Bernardo Assumpcao de Monaco, Guilherme Santos Piedade, Ahmed Doomi, Jonathan R. Jagid, Timoteo Almeida, Joacir Graciolli Cordeiro
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a cost-effective option for treating refractory persistent spinal pain syndrome type-2 (PSPS-2). For patients with extensive spine instrumentation including the thoraco-lumbar junction, percutaneous placement of SCS leads is usually not an option being paddle leads typically implanted anterograde. Paddle lead placement will be particularly challenging in more complex
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Ossified/sequestrated lumbar disc: A ricochet in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis. Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Berkay Yalçınkaya,Ahmet Furkan Çolak,Adalet Elçin Yıldız,Levent Özçakar
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Risk of SARS-CoV-2 following joint and epidural corticosteroid injections: A retrospective study Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Robin Raju, Eric K. Holder, Mark Dundas, Jingchen Liang, Rebecca Donham
The immunosuppressive effects of corticosteroid (CS) injections have come under more scrutiny during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The aim of the study was to explore any relationship between joint/epidural CS injection and SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) positivity.
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Development and validation of a predictive model for persistent opioid use in new opioid analgesic users via a nationwide claims database Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Yoojin Noh, Kyu-Nam Heo, Won Bean Cho, Ju-Yeun Lee, Young-Mi Ah
Chronic opioid use is associated with problematic opioid use, such as opioid abuse. It is important to develop a prediction model for safe opioid use. In this study, we aimed to develop and validate a risk score model for chronic opioid use in opioid-naïve, noncancer patients, using data from a nationwide database.
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1. Lumbosacral radicular pain Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Laurens Peene, Steven P. Cohen, Jan Willem Kallewaard, Andre Wolff, Frank Huygen, Antal van de Gaag, Steegers Monique, Kris Vissers, Chris Gilligan, Jan Van Zundert, Koen Van Boxem
Patients suffering lumbosacral radicular pain report radiating pain in one or more lumbar or sacral dermatomes. In the general population, low back pain with leg pain extending below the knee has an annual prevalence that varies from 9.9% to 25%.
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A validation study of the Cantonese Chinese version of short form McGill pain questionnaire 2 in Cantonese-speaking patients with chronic pain in Hong Kong Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Fiona Pui Yee Tsui, Stanley Sau Ching Wong, Timmy Chi Wing Chan, Yvonne Lee, Chi Wai Cheung
The study tests the reliability and validity of the Cantonese Chinese version of Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire 2 (SF-MPQ-2-CC).
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Efficacy and safety of perioperative ketamine for the prevention of chronic postsurgical pain: A meta-analysis Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Ahmed H. Abouarab, Rebecca Brülle, Mohamed Y. Aboukilila, Stephanie Weibel, Alexander Schnabel
Assessment of the efficacy and safety of perioperative intravenous ketamine in reducing incidence and severity of chronic postsurgical pain.
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Differential efficacy with epidural blood and fibrin patches for the treatment of post-dural puncture headache Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 José M. López-Millán, Antonio Ordóñez Fernández, Jorge Muriel Fernández, José L. Dueñas Díez
Accidental dural puncture (ADP) is the most frequent major complication when performing an epidural procedure in obstetrics. Consequently, loss of pressure in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leads to the development of post-dural puncture headache (PDPH), which occurs in 16%–86% of cases. To date, the efficacy of epidural fibrin patches (EFP) has not been evaluated in a controlled clinical trial, nor
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Incidence of subsequent surgical decompression following minimally invasive approaches to treat lumbar spinal stenosis: A retrospective review Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Hania Shahzad, Nasir Hussain, Ryan S. D'Souza, Nazihah Bhatti, Vwaire Orhurhu, Mahmoud Abdel-Rasoul, Thomas Simopoulos, Michael K. Essandoh, Safdar N. Khan, Tristan Weaver
Surgical decompression is the definitive treatment for managing symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis; however, select patients are poor surgical candidates. Consequently, minimally invasive procedures have gained popularity, but there exists the potential for failure of therapy necessitating eventual surgical decompression.
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Conditioned pain modulation and psychological factors in young adults with recurrent or chronic neck pain Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Alberto Arribas-Romano, Josué Fernández-Carnero, Yeray González-Zamorano, Leonardo Rodríguez-Lagos, Francisco Gurdiel-Álvarez, Miguel Molina-Álvarez, David Morales Tejera, Francisco Mercado
Controversy exists with the presence of alterations in descending pain inhibition mechanisms in patients with non-specific neck pain (NSNP). The aim of the present study was to evaluate the status of conditioned pain modulation CPM, remote pressure pain thresholds (PPT), and psychological factors in a specific subgroup of patients with NSNP such as young adult students. In addition, possible associations
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The efficacy of oral corticoids in treating complex regional pain syndrome: A retrospective cohort study Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Corinne van den Berg, Frank J. P. M. Huygen, Jitske Tiemensma
There is growing evidence supporting the role of inflammatory mechanisms in complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Corticoids, as most effective anti-inflammatory drugs, are widely used in treating inflammation. The aim of this study was to retrospectively assess the efficacy of oral corticoid treatment in CRPS patients.
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Pandemic impact and adaptation to telehealth in chronic pain treatment providers across two COVID-19 pandemic years Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Kevin E. Vowles, Roger D. Knaggs, Angela C. Palomares
The COVID-19 pandemic has had substantial impacts for both people using pain services and healthcare professionals delivering them. While the effects on service users have been studied, less is known about the effects for service providers. This study aimed to assess the impact of the pandemic on providers and the evolving role of telemedicine in treatment.
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Long-term benzodiazepine usage and mortality in patients with chronic non-cancer musculoskeletal pain: A Nationwide cohort study Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Tak Kyu Oh, Insung Hwang, In-Ae Song
The impact of benzodiazepine use on mortality in patients with chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) has not been identified. We aimed to examine the factors associated with benzodiazepine use among patients with CNCP and examine whether long-term benzodiazepine usage is associated with mortality in patients with CNCP.
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Chronic pelvic pain and role of dorsal root ganglion stimulation Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Alaa Abd-Elsayed, Christopher Gilligan
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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A survey about the practice of regional anesthesia in Manchester and Lancashire Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 David Howe, Mruthujaya Hulgur
In 2021, the UK Royal College of Anaesthetists published an updated curriculum which outlines specific peripheral nerve blocks in which all anesthetists must achieve competency during their training. Little is known about which nerve blocks anesthetists in the UK can perform, nor which techniques they use to perform them.
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4. Painful diabetic polyneuropathy Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Xander Zuidema, Bastiaan de Galan, Brigitte Brouwer, Steven P. Cohen, Sam Eldabe, Charles E. Argoff, Frank Huygen, Jan Van Zundert
Pain as a symptom of diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) significantly lowers quality of life, increases mortality and is the main reason for patients with diabetes to seek medical attention. The number of people suffering from painful diabetic polyneuropathy (PDPN) has increased significantly over the past decades.
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Efficacy of percutaneous lumbar decompression and interspinous spacers. Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Alaa Abd-Elsayed,Christopher Gilligan
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Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: Role of dorsal root ganglion stimulation. Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Alaa Abd-Elsayed,Christopher Gilligan
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Effectiveness of CT-guided percutaneous cordotomy in intractable cancer pain: Experience in 14 patients Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Mert Akbaş, Gözde Dağıstan
Severe and treatment-resistant pain is a major issue for patients with cancer. Cordotomy is an effective approach for addressing severe cancer-related pain. It is based on blocking the transmission of pain by damaging the lateral spinothalamic tract.
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A retrospective review of elevated lead impedances in impedance-dependent magnetic resonance-conditional spinal cord stimulation devices Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-14 Cormac Francis Mullins, Stephany Harris, David Pang
Advances in Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) device technology in recent years have led to the development of SCS systems that are magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-conditional, most of which are dependent on normal lead impedances. The objective of this study was to retrospectively analyze the rate of elevated lead impedance in these devices to determine the rate of failure of MR-conditional modes.
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Fatty infiltration of the erector spinae at the upper lumbar spine could be a landmark for low back pain Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Murat Şakir Ekşi, Emel Ece Özcan-Ekşi
Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD), Modic changes, and fatty infiltration in the paraspinal muscles are possible causes of low back pain (LBP). Multifidus has been the most commonly blamed paraspinal muscle in the etiology of LBP. However, it contributes to 20% of the extensor moment on the lumbar spine. In the present study, we aimed to identify whether patients with LBP and asymptomatic subjects
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Pulsed radiofrequency or surgery for anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome: Long-term results of a randomized controlled trial Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Tom ten Have, Sem T. van Geffen, Willem A. R. Zwaans, Robbert C. Maatman, Oliver B. A. Boelens, Monique A. H. Steegers, Marc R. M. Scheltinga, Rudi M. H. Roumen
Patients with anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) often require a step-up treatment strategy including abdominal wall injections, pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) or a neurectomy. Long-term success rates of PRF and surgery are largely unknown. The aim of the current study was to report on the long-term efficacy of PRF and neurectomy in ACNES patients who earlier participated in the randomized
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A narrative review of pulsed radiofrequency for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 Himanshu Gupta, Colm Vance, Vishal Bansal, Ahilraj Siva
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), which is the most common peripheral nerve entrapment syndrome, can commonly persist despite conservative treatment modalities such as wrist splinting or medications. Pulsed radiofrequency represents a minimally invasive pain intervention technique to alleviate pain. The literature was reviewed to establish the effectiveness of PRF therapy for CTS.
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Effect of spinal cord stimulation on quality of life and opioid consumption in patients with failed back surgery syndrome Pain Pract. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Mohamed Amgad Elsayed Elkholy, Ahmed Nagaty, Ahmad Elsayed Abdelbar, Hisham Abdelsalam Mohamed Simry, Ahmed M. Raslan
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a constellation of conditions occurring after spine surgeries, characterized by the presence of persistent or recurring low back pain that has a significant impact on patients' quality of life. Neuromodulation in the form of Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is considered an indispensable treatment modality in the management of certain chronic pain conditions and