The Efficacy of Lumbosacral Spine Phantom to Improve Resident Proficiency in Performing Ultrasound ‐Guided Spinal Procedure
ConclusionTraining using a gelatin‐based spine phantom helped novices to acquire the skills necessary to perform ultrasound‐guided lumbar facet joint injections and medial branch blocks. (Source: Pain Medicine)
Source: Pain Medicine - August 2, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: So Young Kwon, Sang Hyun Hong, Eun Sung Kim, Hue Jung Park, Youngjune You, Young Hoon Kim Tags: EDUCATION & TRAINING SECTION Source Type: research
A Systematic Review and Meta ‐Analysis on the Effectiveness of Graded Activity and Graded Exposure for Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain
ConclusionLimited evidence has been found to show that GA significantly reduces disability in the short and long term when compared with the CG in CNSLBP. There is moderate evidence that GEXP more effectively decreases catastrophizing than GA in the short term. No difference was found between GA and other exercise for any variable. (Source: Pain Medicine)
Source: Pain Medicine - August 2, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ibai L ópez‐de‐Uralde‐Villanueva, Daniel Muñoz‐García, Alfonso Gil‐Martínez, Joaquín Pardo‐Montero, Rosa Muñoz‐Plata, Santiago Angulo‐Díaz‐Parreño, Miguel Gómez‐Martínez, Roy La Touche Tags: Review Source Type: research
Intravenous Ketamine for Rapid Opioid Dose Reduction, Reversal of Opioid ‐Induced Neurotoxicity, and Pain Control in Terminal Care: Case Report and Literature Review
ConclusionOIN should be considered as an etiology of CNS dysfunction occurring with prolonged, high‐dose opioid therapy. This case highlights the opioid‐sparing and analgesic properties of low‐dose ketamine, allowing reversal of OIN in the home hospice setting. (Source: Pain Medicine)
Source: Pain Medicine - August 2, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jennifer Winegarden, Daniel B. Carr, Ylisabyth S. Bradshaw Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Spinal Heme Oxygenase‐1 (HO‐1) Exerts Antinociceptive Effects Against Neuropathic Pain in a Mouse Model of L5 Spinal Nerve Ligation
ConclusionHO‐1 upregulation could elicit potent analgesic effects against neuropathic pain, which might partly be attributed to inhibition of spinal microglia activation. HO‐1 signaling pathway may present a novel strategy for the treatment of neuropathic pain. (Source: Pain Medicine)
Source: Pain Medicine - August 1, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Xiaoming Liu, Zhijun Zhang, Zhuqiang Cheng, Jie Zhang, Shuangshuang Xu, Hongjun Liu, Hongbin Jia, Yi Jin Tags: Original Source Type: research
Reply to Bush and Hillier
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Source: Pain Medicine - August 1, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Stephan Klessinger Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Epidural glucocorticoid injections for spinal stenosis, Interlaminal at the worst level
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Source: Pain Medicine - August 1, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Anthony K. Savino, Michael D. Perloff Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Prevalence and Trends of Concurrent Opioid Analgesic and Benzodiazepine Use Among Veterans Affairs Patients with Post‐traumatic Stress Disorder, 2003–2011
ConclusionDespite known risks associated with prescribing opioids and benzodiazepines concurrently, the adjusted prevalence of long‐term concurrent use rose significantly among men and women with PTSD in VISN20 over a 9‐year period. Common use of these medications among patients with high‐risk conditions suggests comprehensive strategies are needed to identify and monitor patients at increased risk for adverse outcomes. (Source: Pain Medicine)
Source: Pain Medicine - August 1, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Eric J. Hawkins, Carol A. Malte, Joel R. Grossbard, Andrew J. Saxon Tags: Original Source Type: research
Pain Medicine: An Interdisciplinary Case‐Based Approach Eds. Hayek SM, Shah BJ, Desai MJ & Chelimsky TC New York, Oxford University Press; 2015; pp. 429; ISBN 978‐0‐19‐993148‐4
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Source: Pain Medicine - August 1, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Peter R. Wilson Tags: Book and Software Review Source Type: research
Pretreatment anxiety and pain acceptance are associated with response to trigger point injection therapy for chronic myofascial pain
ConclusionThese results suggest that responses to interventional pain management in chronic myofascial paraspinous pain may be influenced by psychological characteristics, especially pretreatment anxiety. (Source: Pain Medicine)
Source: Pain Medicine - August 1, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Gerard M. Healy, David P. Finn, David A. O'Gorman, Chris Maharaj, Miriam Raftery, Nancy Ruane, Caroline Mitchell, Kiran Sarma, Marek Bohacek, Brian E. McGuire Tags: Original Source Type: research
Attitudes of Primary Care Practitioners in Managing Chronic Pain Patients Prescribed Opioids for Pain: A Prospective Longitudinal Controlled Trial
This study investigated the benefits of interventions designed to track potential opioid misuse and to improve practitioner confidence in managing patients with chronic pain through the use of risk assessment, monthly monitoring of compliance, and specialty support.
MethodsFifty‐six PCPs and 253 chronic pain patients were recruited into the study. All patients were assessed for risk and called once a month for 6 months to monitor pain and opioid compliance. Practitioner knowledge about opioids, concerns about analgesic prescriptions, practice behavior, and attitudes of managing chronic pain patients were assessed and que...
Source: Pain Medicine - August 1, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Robert N. Jamison, Elizabeth Scanlan, Michele L. Matthews, Dylan C. Jurcik, Edgar L. Ross Tags: Original Source Type: research
The Relationship Between Sociodemographic Characteristics and Clinical Features in Burning Mouth Syndrome
ConclusionsThe prevalence of BMS is higher in women, and in married, unemployed, and less highly educated patients. Burning is the most frequent symptom while stressful life events are the most frequent trigger reported. (Source: Pain Medicine)
Source: Pain Medicine - August 1, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Daniela Adamo, Antonio Celentano, Elvira Ruoppo, Claudia Cucciniello, Giuseppe Pecoraro, Massimo Aria, Michele D. Mignogna Tags: Original Source Type: research
Pain Catastrophizing Predicts Menstrual Pain Ratings in Adolescent Girls with Chronic Pain
Pain Medicine, EarlyView. (Source: Pain Medicine)
Source: Pain Medicine - July 27, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Computer Tablet Distraction in Children Receiving an Injection
Pain Medicine, EarlyView. (Source: Pain Medicine)
Source: Pain Medicine - July 27, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Willingness to Use Pain Medication to Treat Pain
Pain Medicine, EarlyView. (Source: Pain Medicine)
Source: Pain Medicine - July 27, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
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Pain Medicine, Ahead of Print. (Source: Pain Medicine)
Source: Pain Medicine - July 27, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
