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View article: Implantable peripheral nerve stimulation for chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of analgesic outcomes up to 24 months
Implantable peripheral nerve stimulation for chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of analgesic outcomes up to 24 months Open
Background Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) has emerged as a promising neurostimulation modality, yet its effectiveness and durability for chronic pain remain uncertain. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate chan…
View article: RAPM disclosure recommendations for AI use in writing and publishing
RAPM disclosure recommendations for AI use in writing and publishing Open
View article: Phentolamine: more than just an adrenergic blocker – a pathway to a potential analgesic?
Phentolamine: more than just an adrenergic blocker – a pathway to a potential analgesic? Open
View article: Extended analgesia, enhanced recovery: optimizing outcomes after total knee arthroplasty with continuous adductor canal block
Extended analgesia, enhanced recovery: optimizing outcomes after total knee arthroplasty with continuous adductor canal block Open
View article: A Reaffirmation to Our Call for Reform: Response to Rebuttal Letter Regarding “A Call for Reckoning and Reform in Interventional Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation Research” [Response to Letter]
A Reaffirmation to Our Call for Reform: Response to Rebuttal Letter Regarding “A Call for Reckoning and Reform in Interventional Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation Research” [Response to Letter] Open
View article: Prophylactic strategies for prevention of postpartum haemorrhage in caesarean delivery: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Prophylactic strategies for prevention of postpartum haemorrhage in caesarean delivery: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials Open
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View article: A Call for Reckoning and Reform in Interventional Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation Research
A Call for Reckoning and Reform in Interventional Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation Research Open
View article: Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD) in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Systematic Review of Randomized and Prospective Trials
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD) in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Systematic Review of Randomized and Prospective Trials Open
This systematic review suggests that the MILD procedure can be effective in managing chronic pain patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.
View article: Device Evaluation, Treatment, and Explantation Recommendations (DETER): Review and Best Practices for Managing Neuromodulation Device Infections
Device Evaluation, Treatment, and Explantation Recommendations (DETER): Review and Best Practices for Managing Neuromodulation Device Infections Open
Infections related to neuromodulation devices such as spinal cord stimulators (SCS) and intrathecal pumps (ITPs) present complex challenges due to potential complications such as localized infections, deep infections, sepsis, and neurologi…
View article: Between promise and peril: role of suzetrigine as a non-opioid analgesic
Between promise and peril: role of suzetrigine as a non-opioid analgesic Open
View article: Global Burden of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in At-Risk Populations: Estimates of Prevalence From 35 Countries Between 1993 and 2023
Global Burden of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in At-Risk Populations: Estimates of Prevalence From 35 Countries Between 1993 and 2023 Open
BACKGROUND: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a debilitating and painful condition accompanied by sensory, autonomic, trophic, and/or motor abnormalities. Although CRPS is rare in the general population, the prevalence among individ…
View article: A novel single-lead percutaneous approach for multi-nerve peripheral stimulation in upper extremity pain: A case report
A novel single-lead percutaneous approach for multi-nerve peripheral stimulation in upper extremity pain: A case report Open
Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is an emerging modality for managing painful peripheral neuropathy, offering potential long-term relief when conservative treatments fall short. Conventionally, each PNS lead targets a single nerve, neces…
View article: Global estimates of prevalence of chronic painful neuropathy and moderate-to-severe neuropathy among patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of data from 29 countries between 2000 and 2024
Global estimates of prevalence of chronic painful neuropathy and moderate-to-severe neuropathy among patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of data from 29 countries between 2000 and 2024 Open
Introduction Although the prevalence of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) has been reported, the proportion of patients with CIPN who report chronic moderate-to-severe neuropathy or chronic painful neuropathy remains poorly…
View article: Medical Misinformation and Quality of Public Video Content on Cannabis for Chronic Pain Management: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the YouTube Platform
Medical Misinformation and Quality of Public Video Content on Cannabis for Chronic Pain Management: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the YouTube Platform Open
This study suggests a moderate quality of YouTube content on cannabis use for chronic pain. Given cannabis's growing popularity and potential for misinformation on popular social media platforms, healthcare professionals and organizations …
View article: Pathophysiology of Pain and Mechanisms of Neuromodulation: A Narrative Review (A Neuron Project)
Pathophysiology of Pain and Mechanisms of Neuromodulation: A Narrative Review (A Neuron Project) Open
Pain serves as a vital innate defense mechanism that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. Understanding the physiological effects of pain well plays an important role in developing novel pain treatments. Nociceptor neu…
View article: Behind the curtain: conflicts of interest in spinal cord stimulation trials—an infographic
Behind the curtain: conflicts of interest in spinal cord stimulation trials—an infographic Open
View article: The Pre-Operative Evaluation Clinic: An Underutilized Service in Optimizing Analgesic Outcomes in Patients on Buprenorphine, Methadone, and Naltrexone for Substance Use Disorder or Chronic Pain
The Pre-Operative Evaluation Clinic: An Underutilized Service in Optimizing Analgesic Outcomes in Patients on Buprenorphine, Methadone, and Naltrexone for Substance Use Disorder or Chronic Pain Open
Formal preoperative evaluations are currently underutilized in patients who take buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone for chronic pain or SUD. These patients may benefit from POE clinic assessment to optimize perioperative outcomes.
View article: Nationally Representative Rates of Incident Prescription Opioid Use Among United States Adults and Selected Subpopulations: Longitudinal Cohort Study From the National Health Interview Survey, 2019 to 2020
Nationally Representative Rates of Incident Prescription Opioid Use Among United States Adults and Selected Subpopulations: Longitudinal Cohort Study From the National Health Interview Survey, 2019 to 2020 Open
View article: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines on Regenerative Medicine Treatment for Chronic Pain: A Consensus Report from a Multispecialty Working Group
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines on Regenerative Medicine Treatment for Chronic Pain: A Consensus Report from a Multispecialty Working Group Open
In well-selected individuals with certain chronic pain indications, use of injectable biologics may provide superior analgesia, functionality, and/or quality of life compared to conventional medical management or placebo. Future high-quali…
View article: Validation of thoracolumbar injury classification and Severity Score in the management of acute and subacute Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures – A pilot study and a suggested modification
Validation of thoracolumbar injury classification and Severity Score in the management of acute and subacute Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures – A pilot study and a suggested modification Open
TLICS score correctly predicted operative versus non-operative management in all patients with OVCF. TLICS may be used in making management decisions, and in the triage of these patients for operative versus non-operative evaluations. Our …
View article: A pragmatic approach to teaching physician assistant students basic pain management
A pragmatic approach to teaching physician assistant students basic pain management Open
Chronic pain is increasing in prevalence, with new cases now outnumbering those of diabetes, depression, or hypertension. Advanced practice providers have reported that their training in pain management inadequately prepared them to care f…
View article: Narrative or systematic? A decision-making guide on selecting type of review: an infographic
Narrative or systematic? A decision-making guide on selecting type of review: an infographic Open
View article: Neuromodulation guide for the non-neuromodulator clinician: What it is and how it can benefit patients?
Neuromodulation guide for the non-neuromodulator clinician: What it is and how it can benefit patients? Open
Neuromodulation is being utilized across a variety of medical subspecialties to treat both painful and non-painful medical conditions. However, publications on neuromodulation topics infrequently occur in journals targeting generalists and…
View article: Psychophysical and Functional Outcomes in Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy After Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Narrative Review and Case Series
Psychophysical and Functional Outcomes in Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy After Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Narrative Review and Case Series Open
View article: American Society of Pain and Neuroscience Best Practice (ASPN) Guideline for the Treatment of Sacroiliac Disorders [Response to Letter]
American Society of Pain and Neuroscience Best Practice (ASPN) Guideline for the Treatment of Sacroiliac Disorders [Response to Letter] Open
View article: Emotional and psychosocial function after dorsal column spinal cord stimulator implantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Emotional and psychosocial function after dorsal column spinal cord stimulator implantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background The efficacy of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) in chronic pain studies is traditionally assessed by pain scores, which do not reflect the multidimensional nature of pain perception. Despite the evidence of SCS’s influence on emot…
View article: Charting the course: natural language processing unveils regional anesthesia procedures in clinical records – an infographic
Charting the course: natural language processing unveils regional anesthesia procedures in clinical records – an infographic Open
Documentation practices for regional anesthesia vary widely due to limited guidance, which can result in missing and inaccurate data capture. This study developed a natural language processing (NLP) algorithm to identify regional anesthesi…
View article: Narrative reviews in anesthesia and pain medicine: guidelines for producers, reviewers and consumers
Narrative reviews in anesthesia and pain medicine: guidelines for producers, reviewers and consumers Open
Well-established guidelines and checklists for authors, reviewers, and readers of systematic reviews and scoping reviews are readily available. However, the availability of such for narrative reviews is lacking, including, but not limited …
View article: American Society of Pain and Neuroscience Best Practice (ASPN) Guideline for the Treatment of Sacroiliac Disorders
American Society of Pain and Neuroscience Best Practice (ASPN) Guideline for the Treatment of Sacroiliac Disorders Open
Clinical management of sacroiliac disease has proven challenging from both diagnostic and therapeutic perspectives. Although it is widely regarded as a common source of low back pain, little consensus exists on the appropriate clinical man…
View article: FACTFINDERS for PATIENT SAFETY: Preventing procedure-related complications: Epidural lipomatosis and postpartum steroid exposure
FACTFINDERS for PATIENT SAFETY: Preventing procedure-related complications: Epidural lipomatosis and postpartum steroid exposure Open