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Timing of Percutaneous Balloon Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures
Abstract Background: Percutaneous balloon kyphoplasty (PKP) is widely used to treat osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs). In addition to rapid and effective pain relief, the ability to recover the lost height of fractured vertebral...
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May 19, 2023
Effects of Ketamine on Chronic Postsurgical Pain in Patients Undergoing Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Abstract Background: Chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) has become a common complication during the perioperative period. The efficacy of one of the most potent strategies, ketamine, remains unclear. Objectives: The aim of this meta-analysis was...
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May 19, 2023Ultrasound-Guided Techniques for Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Erector Spinae Plane Block vs. Quadratus Lumborum Block
Abstract Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a common bariatric surgery. Regional anesthetic techniques decrease postoperative pain, narcotic analgesic requirements, and opioid-related adverse effects in patients scheduled for bariatric surgery. Objectives: The research team...
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May 19, 2023Sub-Anesthesia Dose of S-Ketamine Reduces Postoperative Pain and Anxiety in Patients Receiving Breast and Thyroid Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Abstract Background: Postoperative pain and anxiety affect patients’ recovery and increase the family burden. S-ketamine presents analgesic effects and anti-depressive effects in clinics. The effect of a sub-anesthesia dose of S-ketamine on postoperative pain...
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May 19, 2023Comparison of Craniocaudal Spread of Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block With Two Volumes of Local Anesthetics
Abstract Background: The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a less invasive, safer, and technically easier procedure compared to the conventional neuraxial technique. Although the ESPB is a favored and easy technique compared to...
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May 19, 2023Pre-incisional Preventive Precise Multimodal Analgesia May Enhance the Rehabilitation Process of Acute Postoperative Pain Following Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract Background: There has been limited research regarding the effect of preventive precise multimodal analgesia (PPMA) on the duration of acute postoperative pain after total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH). This randomized controlled trial aimed to...
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May 19, 2023Regional Analgesia for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Using Ultrasound-guided Quadratus Lumborum Block or Erector Spinae Block: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract Background: Postoperative pain increases the incidence of venous thrombosis and respiratory complications, prevents early postoperative ambulation, and prolongs hospital stay. Fascial plane injections such as erector spinae plane (ESP) block and quadratus lumborum...
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May 19, 2023A Retrospective Review of Real-world Outcomes Following 60-day Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Abstract Background: Real-world data can provide important insights into treatment effectiveness in routine clinical practice. Studies have demonstrated that in multiple different pain indications temporary (60-day) percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) treatment can produce...
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May 19, 2023Fluoroscopic Analysis of Cannula Tip Location During Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation of the Trigeminal Ganglion
Abstract Background: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is the most common excruciating cranial neuralgia in the elderly population. Radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) of the trigeminal ganglion is an alternative treatment for medically intractable patients with TN. RFT...
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May 19, 2023Novel Physical Examination Tests for the Diagnosis of Chronic Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Differentiate It From Lumbar Disc Herniation
Abstract Background: Traditional sacroiliac joint (SIJ) provocation tests have been used to diagnose SIJ pain. However, this can simply be changed to chronic SIJ dysfunction (cSIJD) manifests as mechanical changes in the pelvis and...
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May 19, 2023Efficacy of Patient-Controlled Intravenous Analgesia with Esketamine for Herpes Zoster Associated with Breakthrough Pain
Abstract Background: Some patients with herpes zoster (HZ) experience an intermittent spontaneous, short-lived and severe pain, which is called breakthrough pain (BTP). The effect of analgesic drugs and invasive procedures is not significant. Therefore,...
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May 19, 2023Epidural Steroid Injections and the Risk of Osteoporosis in Lumbar Spondylosis Patients: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study
Abstract Background: Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) involve the administration of steroids and local anesthetics into the spinal epidural space, and they are performed by inserting a needle between the ligamentum flavum and dura. This...
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May 19, 2023Efficacy and Safety of a 3D-printed Guide Device During Percutaneous Kyphoplasty for the Treatment of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures
Abstract Background: During percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs), repeated fluoroscopic images to adjust the puncture needle and inject the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) are critical steps. A method to...
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May 19, 2023High-voltage, Long-duration Pulsed Radiofrequency to the Dorsal Root Ganglion Provides Improved Pain Relief for Herpes Zoster Neuralgia in the Subacute Stage
Abstract Background: Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is pain persisting beyond 3 months from rash onset and is the most common complication of herpes zoster (HZ); it is commonly refractory to medication treatment. Available evidence indicates...
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May 19, 2023Novel Ultrasound-guided Injection Method for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Based on Anatomical Features: A Cadaveric Study
Abstract Background: Despite the positive effect of botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) injections in thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) treatment, there is insufficient anatomical evidence of its use in the anterior scalene (AS) and middle scalene (MS)...
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May 19, 2023Ultrasound- Versus Computed Tomography-Guided Cervical Dorsal Root Ganglia Pulsed Radiofrequencies via Intervertebral Foramen for the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Abstract Background: Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment of the dorsal root ganglia (DRG) has recently been used as an important option for postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) patients who do not respond well to drugs. This procedure...
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May 19, 2023Assessment of a Discogenic Pain Animal Model Induced by Applying Continuous Shear Force to Intervertebral Discs
Abstract Background: Chronic discogenic pain includes degeneration-driven changes under the mechanical macroenvironment of an internal disc, which leads to the progressive changes of biochemical microenvironment that induce abnormal ingrowth of the nociceptor. The propriety...
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May 19, 2023A Modified Unilateral Extrapedicular Approach Applied to Percutaneous Kyphoplasty to Treat Lumbar Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture: A Retrospective Analysis
Abstract Background: In recent years, many extrapedicular puncture methods have been applied to percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs). However, these techniques were generally complex and had the...
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May 19, 2023Incidence and Mortality of Vertebral Compression Fracture Among All Age Groups: A Nationwide, Population-based Study in the Republic of Korea
Abstract Background: Although several studies have examined the epidemiological features of vertebral compression fractures (VCF) among elderly patients, few studies have reported the epidemiology of VCF among younger individuals. Objective: To examine trends in...
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May 19, 2023Reduction of SIRT1-Mediated Epigenetic Upregulation of Nav1.7 Contributes to Oxaliplatin-Induced Neuropathic Pain
Abstract Background: Clinically, neuropathic pain is a severe side effect of oxaliplatin chemotherapy, which usually leads to dose reduction or cessation of treatment. Due to the unawareness of detailed mechanisms of oxaliplatin-induced neuropathic pain,...
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