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Risk of Suicide in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder and Comorbid Chronic Pain Disorder: An Insight From National Inpatient Sample Data
Abstract Background: Approximately 17.3 million adults in the United States have had a minimum of one major depressive episode. Comorbidity of depression and pain can affect individuals of any age, but is more prevalent...
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January 31, 2023Cross-Sectional Study Evaluating Clinical & Psychological Impact of Limited Access to Healthcare in Chronic Pain Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract Background: COVID-19 quarantine measures have created new challenges in the delivery of medical care, especially in the realm of medical and interventional chronic pain management. This study evaluated the effect of COVID-19 social...
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January 31, 2023The Predictive Value of Fear Avoidance Beliefs for Outcomes Following Surgery for Lumbar Degenerative Disease: A Systematic Review and Best Evidence Synthesis
Abstract Background: Currently, evidence regarding fear avoidance beliefs as potential predictors for lumbar surgery outcomes seems insufficient and strong conclusions are not yet available. Objective: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the predictive value...
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January 31, 2023The Effectiveness of Intraarticular Cervical Facet Steroid Injections in the Treatment of Cervicogenic Headache: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Abstract Background: Cervicogenic headache (CGH) can often be difficult to treat, given the overlapping clinical features of other headaches and the varying sources of pain that patients report. While imaging is not useful in...
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January 31, 2023A Scoping Review of Chronic Low Back Pain Classification Schemes Based on Patient-Reported Outcomes
Abstract Background: In 2014, the National Institutes of Health Pain Consortium Research Task Force recommended that patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) be stratified by its impact on their lives. They proposed the...
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January 31, 2023Comparison of Thoracic Erector Spinae Plane Block With Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Pain Management in Patients With Unilateral Multiple Fractured Ribs
Abstract Background: Rib fractures occur most commonly because of blunt thoracic trauma and occur in up to 12% of all trauma patients. Adequate analgesia is paramount in enhancing pulmonary hygiene aimed at preventing atelectasis...
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January 31, 2023Effect of Continuous Infusion of Intravenous Nefopam on Postoperative Opioid Consumption After Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery: A Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract Background: Although nefopam has been reported to have opioid-sparing and analgesic effects in postsurgical patients, its effectiveness in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is unknown. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the opioid-sparing and...
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January 31, 2023Comparison Between Corticosteroid Injection Into Coracohumeral Ligament and Inferior Glenohumeral Capsule and Corticosteroid Injection Into Posterior Glenohumeral Recess in Adhesive Capsulitis: A Prospective Randomized Trial
Abstract Background: For managing symptoms of adhesive capsulitis (AC), corticosteroid injection is typically conducted under the guidance of ultrasound via posterior glenohumeral recess (PGHR). It has been reported that pathologies such as inflammation and...
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January 31, 2023Ultrasound-guided Retrolaminar Block Versus Thoracic Epidural Analgesia for Pain Control Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Abstract Background: Anesthesiologists are always looking for a regional analgesic technique which is easy, safe, has a low complication rate, and provides satisfactory analgesia. A retrolaminar block is a recent modified paravertebral technique for...
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January 31, 2023Aspirin Cessation Before Interventional Procedures: Not Blindly Following Guidelines but Making Test-based Decisions
Abstract Background: Deciding whether to continue or discontinue aspirin prior to interventional procedures is a major concern for pain physicians. Many guidelines have been published on the discontinuation of aspirin before invasive procedures; however,...
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January 31, 2023Impact of Needle Size on the Onset and the Progression of Disc Degeneration in Rats
Abstract Background: Numerous animal models of intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration have been proposed in the literature. The rat caudal disc has been used in disc degeneration studies because of its low cost and simplicity....
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January 31, 2023Comparison of Unilateral and Bilateral Percutaneous Kyphoplasty for Bone Cement Distribution and Clinical Efficacy: An Analysis Using Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography Images
Abstract Background: Percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) is an effective treatment for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF). Comparisons of different approaches have previously focused primarily on x-rays. Three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) enables better imaging evaluation...
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January 31, 2023Risk Factors and a Nomogram for Prediction of Refractory Pudendal Neuralgia: A Retrospective Multivariate Analysis Study
Abstract Background: Pudendal neuralgia (PN) is one of the most common forms of genital pain. About 4% or higher of patients suffering from chronic pain. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate...
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January 31, 2023The Effect of Central Sensitization on Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection Treatment Outcomes in Patients with Cervical Disc Herniation: An Observational Study
Abstract Background: Central sensitization (CS) is a hyperexcitability that is manifested by the increased response of the central nervous system to sensory stimuli. It has been shown that the presence of CS may have...
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January 31, 2023Modification of Alpha Brain Oscillatory Activity in Fibromyalgia After Very Low Intensity Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Abstract Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic disease, with no effective treatments for this disorder. The origin is suspected to be a misprocessing of signals in the central nervous system. One of the experimental...
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January 31, 2023Effectiveness of Epidural Balloon Neuroplasty in Patients With Chronic Spinal Stenosis Accompanied by Redundant Nerve Roots: A Longitudinal Cohort Study
Abstract Background: Symptomatic patients with chronic lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) accompanied by redundant nerve roots (RNR) have poor treatment outcomes. Recently, epidural balloon neuroplasty has been shown to be effective in patients with chronic...
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January 31, 2023Impact of Chronic Foot Pain Related Quality of Life: A Retrospective Case-Control Study
Abstract Background: Chronic foot pain (CFP) is a widespread condition worldwide; however, few studies that relate CFP and foot health-related quality of life have been reported. Objective: The aim of this study was to...
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January 31, 2023Variations in Epidural Steroid Injection Practice Patterns by Pain Medicine Physicians in the United States
Abstract Background: Epidural steroid injections (ESI) are one of the most commonly performed pain procedures; however, there has been variation in techniques and approaches amongst pain physicians in the United States. The formation of...
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January 31, 2023Treatment Efficacy and Technical Advantages of Temporary Spinal Nerve Root Stimulation Compared to Traditional Spinal Cord Stimulation for Postherpetic Neuralgia
Abstract Background: Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a common complication after herpes zoster infection. While conventional dorsal column temporary spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) has been shown as an effective treatment option for this pain condition,...
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