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The effects of injecting intra-articular platelet-rich plasma or prolotherapy on pain score and function in knee osteoarthritis Open
Results of the present study suggested a significant decrease in the overall WOMAC score of patients who undergo either PRP therapy or PRL. This positive change in the overall WOMAC score led to an improvement in the quality of life of pat…
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Intra-articular hyaluronic acid vs platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of hip osteoarthritis. Open
viscosupplementation (hyaluronic acid [HA]) in hip osteoarthritis. Material and methods: A total of 43 patients affected by monolateral severe hip osteoarthritis (OA) were included in the study. Patients were randomized to receive either i…
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A Comparative Study of the ReCell® Device and Autologous Split-Thickness Meshed Skin Graft in the Treatment of Acute Burn Injuries Open
Early excision and autografting are standard care for deeper burns. However, donor sites are a source of significant morbidity. To address this, the ReCell® Autologous Cell Harvesting Device (ReCell) was designed for use at the point-of-ca…
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Leukocyte-Poor Platelet-Rich Plasma versus Bupivacaine for Recalcitrant Lateral Epicondylar Tendinopathy Open
Purpose. To compare a single leukocyte-poor (type-4B) platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection versus bupivacaine injection for recalcitrant lateral epicondylar tendinopathy (LET). Methods. 25 patients aged 27 to 50 years with painful and reca…
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Clinically Significant Differences in Acute Pain Measured on Self‐report Pain Scales in Children Open
Objectives The objective was to determine the minimum and ideal clinically significant differences ( MCSD , ICSD ) in pain intensity in children for the Faces Pain Scale–Revised ( FPS ‐R) and the Color Analog Scale ( CAS ) and to identify …
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The Healing Effect of Amniotic Membrane in Burn Patients. Open
It seems use of amnion for dressing of donor site probably cause rapid epithelialisation and wound healing and can improve pain and move score in early post operative days. Accordingly it is expected to need less analgesia and low rate of …
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Effects of early mobilization and weight bearing on postoperative walking ability and pain in geriatric patients operated due to hip fracture: a retrospective analysis Open
The results of our study indicated that early mobilization and full weight bearing in geriatric patients after hip fracture surgery shortened length of stay in hospital, reduced postoperative pain, and increased walking ability.
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Clinical effect and safety of pulsed radiofrequency treatment for pudendal neuralgia: a prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial Open
Compared with the single NB treatment, pudendal nerve PRF combined with NB therapy could provide more long-lasting relief from pain symptoms of pudendal neuralgia and improve the depression symptoms in patients.
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Distraction techniques in children during venipuncture: an Italian experience Open
Introduction. Venepuncture in chronically-ill patients is one of the invasive procedures most frequently repeated during the day. Most children are frightened and anxious before this procedure, and during venepuncture they cry, suffer pain…
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Pain experience in adults undergoing treatment: A longitudinal evaluation Open
Objectives: To quantify the intensity and duration of pain experience in adults over the initial three visits of fixed appliance–based orthodontic treatment. A secondary objective was to assess the relationship between pain experience and …
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Comparison of hemorrhoidectomy by LigaSure with conventional Milligan Morgan’s hemorrhoidectomy Open
The efficacy of Heamorrhoidectomy by Ligasure is better than the traditional Milligan Morgan Heamorrhoidectomy but we need more clinical trials with large sample size and long term follow ups.
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Lidocaine Skin Patch (Lidopat® 5%) Is Effective in the Treatment of Traumatic Rib Fractures: A Prospective Double-Blinded and Vehicle-Controlled Study Open
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of the Lidopat® 5% skin patch in relieving rib fracture pain. Subjects and Methods: From June 2009 to May 2011, 44 trauma patients with isolated rib fractures were enrolled…
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Autologous US-guided PRP injection versus US-guided focal extracorporeal shock wave therapy for chronic lateral epicondylitis: A minimum of 2-year follow-up retrospective comparative study Open
Purpose: To compare the efficacy of two independent groups of patients treated with ultrasound (US)-guided extracorporeal shock wave (ESW) therapy and with US-guided injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for chronic lateral epicondylitis…
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Comparison of two pain scales: Behavioral pain scale and critical-care pain observation tool during invasive and noninvasive procedures in intensive care unit-admitted patients Open
Critically ill patients in ICU experience a different range of pain in routine daily care. BPS and CPOT scales could be used successfully for monitoring of pain in this group of patients.
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Effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on scar pain in burn patients Open
ESWT significantly reduced scar pain in burn patients after wound recovery.
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Efficacy of intralesional injections of platelet‐rich plasma in patients with oral lichen planus: A pilot randomized clinical trial Open
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of intralesional platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) injections compared to intralesional triamcinolone acetonide (TA) injections in the treatment of erosive oral lichen planus (EOLP). Material and Method…
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Patient morbidity at the palatal donor sitedepending on gingival graft dimension Open
No differences were demonstrated in the post-operative patients' morbidity between the examined groups; however, pain gradually increased with the FGG length and width.
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The effect of laser epilation on recurrence and satisfaction in patients with sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease: a prospective randomized controlled trial. Open
Our results show that laser epilation does not reduce the relapse rates in pilonidal sinus surgery, as expected. It is obvious that prospective randomized studies need to be held on this subject.
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The effect of air-lock technique on pain at the site of intramuscular injection Open
Although the difference between groups was not significant, the results of the study supported the idea that injections delivered to the VS by ALT are less painful than those delivered to the DS.
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Preoperative Anxiety and Postoperative Pain in Patients With Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Open
Objective: This study was designed to investigate preoperative anxiety situations and postoperative pain degree in Chinese patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy and to analyze the related factors of preoperative anxiety and the cor…
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Music for pain relief during bed bathing of mechanically ventilated patients: A pilot study Open
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02883959.
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The Use of Ice Pack for Pain Associated with Arterial Punctures Open
Cold pack is a simple, non-invasive and inexpensive technique for pain management before the arterial puncture. However, there is a need for further research regarding this topic.
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Evaluation of Patient Perceptions After Vestibuloplasty Procedure: A Comparison of Diode Laser and Scalpel Techniques Open
Observations from the study highlight the opinion that laser can be a safe and effective alternative to traditional vestibuloplasty performed with the scalpel.
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Effect of Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain Syndrome Open
rESWT consisting of eight sessions could be one of the effective and safe modalities for pain management in people with HSP. Further studies are needed to generalize and support these results in patients with HSP and a variety conditions, …
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Use of a disposable circumcision suture device versus conventional circumcision: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
This systematic review assessed the safety and efficacy of the disposable circumcision suture device (DCSD) and conventional circumcision (CC) in the treatment of redundant prepuce and phimosis. Two independent reviewers conducted a litera…
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Nonspherical Polyvinyl Alcohol Particles versus Tris-Acryl Microspheres: Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Pain after Uterine Artery Embolization for Symptomatic Fibroids Open
Background Data are limited regarding comparison between nonspherical polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) particles and tris-acryl gelatin microspheres (TAGM) in uterine artery embolization (UAE). Purpose To compare pain after UAE with PVA versus TAGM…
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Postoperative Pain in Adult Tonsillectomy: Is There Any Difference Between the Technique? Open
Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide. Several techniques have been developed to reduce morbidity and enhance recovery after tonsillectomy. Our study was designed to compare post-operative pain wit…
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Efficacy of cold application on pain during chest tube removal Open
The results indicate that cold application is not more effective than sham treatment in decreasing pain during CTR, even among gender. Although statistically non-significant, clinically important differences of decreased pain score were ob…
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Post-tonsillectomy pain after using bipolar diathermy scissors or the harmonic scalpel: a randomised blinded study Open
Usage of the harmonic scalpel does not render less postoperative pain following tonsillectomy when compared with usage of the bipolar diathermy scissors.
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Changes in Pain Score Associated With Clinically Meaningful Outcomes in Children With Acute Pain Open
Background Identifying changes in pain score associated with clinically meaningful outcomes is necessary when using self‐report measures to assess pain in children. We aimed to determine the changes in pain score associated with a minimum …