Open versus Laparoscopic Surgery: Does the Surgical Technique Influence Pain Outcome? Results from an International Registry.
Authors: Allvin R, Rawal N, Johanzon E, Bäckström R
Abstract
Postoperative pain management relevant for specific surgical procedures is debated. The importance of evaluating pain with consideration given to type of surgery and the patient's perspective has been emphasized. In this prospective cohort study, we analysed outcome data from 607 patients in the international PAIN OUT registry for assessment and comparison of postoperative pain outcome within the 24 first hours after laparoscopic and open colonic surgery. Patients from the laparoscopic group scored minimum pain at a higher level than the open g...
Source: Pain Research and Treatment - April 30, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research
Chronic Neck Pain and Cervico-Craniofacial Pain Patients Express Similar Levels of Neck Pain-Related Disability, Pain Catastrophizing, and Cervical Range of Motion.
Conclusion. The CCFP and NP patient groups have similar neck disability levels and limitation in cervical ROM in extension and rotation. Both groups had positively correlated the NDI with the PCS.
PMID: 27119020 [PubMed] (Source: Pain Research and Treatment)
Source: Pain Research and Treatment - April 29, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research
Pain Predicts Function One Year Later: A Comparison across Pain Measures in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Sample.
Conclusion. Although all measures of pain predicted some functional limitations, predictive consistency varied by measure. Frequency of severe pain in the last month provided a good balance of brevity and predictive power.
PMID: 27119021 [PubMed] (Source: Pain Research and Treatment)
Source: Pain Research and Treatment - April 29, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research
Cost-Saving Early Diagnosis of Functional Pain in Nonmalignant Pain: A Noninferiority Study of Diagnostic Accuracy.
Conclusions. Routine diagnostic testing by peg, which is accessible for general practitioners, is at least as accurate as specialized equipment. This may shorten time-to-treatment in general practices, thereby improving the prognosis and quality of life.
PMID: 27088013 [PubMed] (Source: Pain Research and Treatment)
Source: Pain Research and Treatment - April 20, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research
Coadministration of Resveratrol and Rice Oil Mitigates Nociception and Oxidative State in a Mouse Fibromyalgia-Like Model.
Authors: Peres Klein C, Rodrigues Cintra M, Binda N, Montijo Diniz D, Gomez MV, Souto AA, de Souza AH
Abstract
The mechanism underlying pain symptoms in fibromyalgia (FM) is not fully understood. Oxidative stress has emerged as pathophysiological event occurring during the development of the disease. The present study aimed at investigating the efficacy of resveratrol associated with rice bran oil on fibromyalgia-like mice model. Subcutaneous injection of reserpine (0.25 mg/Kg) during 3 days produced fibromyalgia-like symptoms. Resveratrol and/or rice oil or pregabalin were administered through oral rout...
Source: Pain Research and Treatment - April 14, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research
Impact of Opioid and Nonopioid Drugs on Postsurgical Pain Management in the Rat.
This study evaluated the efficacy of postoperative ketorolac or buprenorphine following abdominal surgery. Main Methods. Mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate, animal activity, corticosterone levels, and a nociceptive sensitivity assay were used to evaluate 18 adult male Sprague-Dawley rats which underwent aortic artery occlusion for implantation of a radiotelemetry device. The animals were treated postoperatively with intraperitoneal injections of vehicle, ketorolac (10 mg/kg), or buprenorphine (0.06 mg/kg) every 8 hours for 3 days. Key Findings. There were no consistent significant changes in any of the telemetry ...
Source: Pain Research and Treatment - April 14, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research
Morphine Suppository versus Indomethacin Suppository in the Management of Renal Colic: Randomized Clinical Trial.
Conclusions. Morphine suppositories seem to be more efficient in achieving rapid pain relief comparing to indomethacin.
PMID: 27073696 [PubMed] (Source: Pain Research and Treatment)
Source: Pain Research and Treatment - April 14, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research
School Absenteeism due to Toothache among Secondary School Students Aged 16-18 Years in the Ha'il Region of Saudi Arabia.
Conclusion. The prevalence of school absenteeism due to toothache among students in the Ha'il Region was low. Yet, still, missed school days due to toothache may have implications for students also in the Ha'il Region, Saudi Arabia, as school absenteeism leads to missed opportunities for learning and academic advancement.
PMID: 26989510 [PubMed] (Source: Pain Research and Treatment)
Source: Pain Research and Treatment - March 19, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research
Effect of Preemptive Flurbiprofen Axetil and Tramadol on Transurethral Resection of the Prostate under Spinal Anesthesia.
Conclusions. Preoperative flurbiprofen axetil and tramadol can reduce and delay postoperative pain and then decrease analgesic consumption for TURP under spinal anesthesia without an increase of side effects.
PMID: 26977315 [PubMed] (Source: Pain Research and Treatment)
Source: Pain Research and Treatment - March 16, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research
Prevalence of Low Back Pain among Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students in Nigeria.
Conclusions. Although the prevalence of LBP was comparatively low, its association with educational activities emphasizes the need to incorporate effective LBP preventive strategies in the training of physiotherapy students.
PMID: 26955486 [PubMed] (Source: Pain Research and Treatment)
Source: Pain Research and Treatment - March 11, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research
Factors Associated with Opioid Use in a Cohort of Patients Presenting for Surgery.
Discussion. Patients presenting with preoperative opioid use have higher SOAPP-R scores potentially indicating an increased risk for opioid misuse after surgery. In addition, legitimate preoperative opioid use is associated with preexisting pain.
PMID: 26881072 [PubMed] (Source: Pain Research and Treatment)
Source: Pain Research and Treatment - February 19, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research
Factors Related to Postoperative Pain Trajectories following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Longitudinal Study of Patients Admitted to a Russian Orthopaedic Clinic.
This study explores sociodemographic, clinical, and surgical factors in relation to pain trajectories during the first 3 days following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). 100 patients (mean age 63.5 ± 7.8 years and 93% female) consecutively admitted for uncomplicated primary TKA were prospectively included. Postoperative pain was assessed using pain diaries. Measures of preoperative pain, symptoms, daily functioning, quality of life, comorbidities, knee function, perioperative characteristics, and physical/biochemical parameters were also evaluated. All pain ratings decreased in the three days following surgery (p < .001) ...
Source: Pain Research and Treatment - February 19, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research
Evidence-Based Treatments for Adults with Migraine.
Authors: Gooriah R, Nimeri R, Ahmed F
Abstract
Migraine, a significantly disabling condition, is treated with acute and preventive medications. However, some individuals are refractory to standard treatments. Although there is a host of alternative management options available, these are not always backed by strong evidence. In fact, most of the drugs used in migraine were initially designed for other purposes. Whilst effective, the benefits from these medications are modest, reflecting the need for newer and migraine-specific therapeutic agents. In recent years, we have witnessed the emergence of novel tr...
Source: Pain Research and Treatment - February 5, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research
Using Picture and Text Schedules to Inform Children: Effects on Distress and Pain during Needle-Related Procedures in Nitrous Oxide Sedation.
Authors: Vantaa Benjaminsson M, Thunberg G, Nilsson S
Abstract
During hospital visits, children often undergo examinations and treatments that may involve an experience of pain and distress that is also connected to the staff's treatment. The United Nation's Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability advocates the use of Universal Design. One way of implementing this idea within paediatric nursing is to increase the use of pictorial supports, and the few studies that have been published show promising results. The aim of this study was to do a comparison between two groups of children in regard to...
Source: Pain Research and Treatment - January 24, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research
The Role of Descending Modulation in Manual Therapy and Its Analgesic Implications: A Narrative Review.
Authors: Vigotsky AD, Bruhns RP
Abstract
Manual therapy has long been a component of physical rehabilitation programs, especially to treat those in pain. The mechanisms of manual therapy, however, are not fully understood, and it has been suggested that its pain modulatory effects are of neurophysiological origin and may be mediated by the descending modulatory circuit. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to examine the neurophysiological response to different types of manual therapy, in order to better understand the neurophysiological mechanisms behind each therapy's analgesic effects. It is conclud...
Source: Pain Research and Treatment - January 21, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research
