Pain Practice

Papers
(The median citation count of Pain Practice is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
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Long‐term impact of spinal cord stimulation in FBSS patients: A retrospective ten‐year analysis81
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Mapping guideline‐informed care for chronic non‐specific low back pain with the biopsychosocial approach: A rapid review37
Lacertus notch as a sign of lacertus syndrome36
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Dorsal root ganglion stimulation device explantation: A multicenter pooled data analysis33
A case of secondary trigeminal neuralgia due to lateral medullary syndrome treated with trigeminal ganglion radiofrequency ablation33
The use of ketamine infusion to dramatically reduce opioid requirements in a patient whose high‐dose intrathecal opioid pump was inadvertently cut during surgery32
Painfully Obvious? Non‐Operative Drivers of Post‐Operative Pain and Opioid Exposure in a Predominantly Emergency Surgical Cohort: A Multicentre Observational Study Identifying Non‐Operative, Periopera30
Efficacy and safety of perioperative ketamine for the prevention of chronic postsurgical pain: A meta‐analysis29
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Trends in Spinal Pain Procedure Volumes and Reimbursements: An Analysis of 20 Years of Medicare Data26
Retrograde thoracic spinal cord stimulation paddle placement for complex persistent spinal pain syndrome type 226
Online pain management programs for chronic, widespread musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review with meta‐analysis24
Pocket pain following spinal cord stimulator generator implantation: A narrative review of this under‐reported risk23
Overlap of pain‐related and general measures of disability among adults with chronic pain22
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Efficacy of quadratus lumborum block on postoperative pain and side effects in patients who underwent urological surgery: A meta‐analysis21
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Combined cervical and thoracic spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain: A systematic literature review19
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Radiofrequency for chronic lumbosacral and cervical pain: Results of a consensus study using the RAND/UCLA appropriateness method19
Triptan treatment is associated with a higher number of red wine‐induced migraine episodes: An exploratory questionnaire‐based survey19
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Is it possible to generate an additional pleasant and pain‐relieving muscle stimulation when using a low‐frequency spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for the treatment of lower back pain? Pilot 18
Are psychedelics the answer to chronic pain: A review of current literature17
Declining pain medicine fellowship applications from 2019 to 2024: A concerning trend among anesthesia residents and a growing gender disparity17
2. Cervical radicular pain17
8. Herpes zoster and post herpetic neuralgia17
Spinal cord stimulation in patients suffering from chronic pain after surgery for spinal intradural tumors: A case report and literature summary16
BurstDR™ spinal cord stimulation for non‐operated discogenic low back pain16
Correction to "New Zealand Survey of the Diagnosis and Treatment Experiences of People With Upper Limb Complex Regional Pain Syndrome"16
Effect of spinal cord stimulation on quality of life and opioid consumption in patients with failed back surgery syndrome15
Radiofrequency ablation of the occipital nerves for treatment of neuralgias and headache14
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Strategies to build and maintain competence in pain management: Insights from a SIAARTI survey on educational needs among Italian anesthesiologists14
Bidirectional association between fibromyalgia and migraine among probands and unaffected non‐twin siblings: A nationwide population‐based study14
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Smaller thoracic canal diameters are associated with thoracic radiculopathy and abdominal pain after spinal cord stimulator paddle lead placement13
Analysis of spinal canal diameter in the placement of thoracic spinal cord stimulator paddle leads13
Combining Robotics and Microbiome Science to Treat Unusual Post‐Herpetic Neuralgias Resembling Complex Regional Pain Syndrome13
Fatty infiltration of the erector spinae13
Diagnosing persistent spinal pain syndrome type 211
Efficacy of epidural analgesia for intractable cancer pain: A systematic review11
Post‐COVID‐19 vaccination arm pain diagnosed as complex regional pain syndrome: A case report11
Letter to the editor on “The effect of ketamine on acute and chronic wound pain in patients undergoing breast surgery: A meta‐analysis and systematic review”11
Response to “cervical radicular pain”11
Thoracic Canal Morphology11
Regarding Yalçınkaya et al.’s “Ossified/sequestrated lumbar disc: A ricochet in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis”11
Phenotypical characterization of exteroceptive sensation and pain symptoms on diabetic patients10
A prospective study of BurstDR™ spinal cord stimulation for non‐operated discogenic low back pain10
Efficacy and safety oftwice‐dailytramadol hydrochloride bilayersustained‐releasetablets with an immediate release component for postherpetic neuralgia: Results of a PhaseIII10
Healthcare professionals' perspectives on the use of medicinal cannabis to manage chronic pain: A systematic search and narrative review10
Paddle leads for the treatment of nonsurgical back pain—The DISTINCT study10
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Dorsal root ganglion stimulator—A targeted therapy for post‐herpetic neuralgia: The Middle East Experience10
Lead fracture in dorsal root ganglion stimulation10
The influence of pain on community reintegration after spinal cord injury10
Response to: Do not forget botulinum toxin. Letter to the editor: 8. Herpes zoster and post herpetic neuralgia10
Psychedelics for treating chronic pain9
Characteristics and outcomes of peripheral neuropathic pain patients with repeated applications of high‐concentration capsaicin cutaneous patch: Results of a retrospective chart review in Germany9
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Expression of cytokines at baseline correlate/predict in the disc the outcome of surgery after disc degeneration: A 12‐month follow‐up study9
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The use of the term “migraineur” in the modern scientific literature9
A survey of pain physicians: Needlesticks injuries8
Permanent trials for spinal cord stimulation8
Do patients with fibromyalgia have body image and tactile acuity distortion?8
Hypocrisy in conflict‐of‐interest disclosure in medical society leadership8
Intrathecal drug delivery systems for cancer pain: Considerations for device type and indication8
Answer letter on “Letter to the editor on ‘Duloxetine induced tachychardia: A rare side effect’”8
Physical function estimates change in pain following IIPT among children with chronic pain8
Ultrasound‐Guided Suprapatellar Pouch vs. Medial Midpatellar Injection: A Cadaveric Validation8
Low‐dosed outpatient biopsychosocial interventions: How effective?8
Gabapentin—Friend or foe?8
Artificial intelligence and pain medicine education: Benefits and pitfalls for the medical trainee: Comment8
Association of scalp block with intraoperative hemodynamic profiles and postoperative pain outcomes at 24–48 hours following craniotomy: An updated systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized co8
Enhancing contrast distribution with the far lateral approach in lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections: A retrospective analysis8
Cooled radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves provides 24‐Month durability in the management of osteoarthritic knee pain: Outcomes from a prospective, multicenter, randomized trial8
Wearable, noninvasive, pulsed shortwave (radiofrequency) therapy for postoperative analgesia: A randomized, double‐masked, sham‐controlled pilot study7
Does a combination of self‐reported signs related to central sensitization and pressure pain threshold allow for a more detailed classification of pain‐related characteristics in patients with chronic7
Exploring Pain Researcher and Clinician Perceptions of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine: A Large‐Scale, International Cross‐Sectional Survey7
Preoperative hemoglobin A1c and perioperative blood glucose in patients with diabetes mellitus undergoing spinal cord stimulation surgery: A literature review of surgical site infection risk7
Delphi Consensus Revealing the Thoughts of Pain Management and Referral Specialties on the Use of SCS for Chronic Back Pain Patients Not Suitable for Spine Surgery7
Clinical outcomes of spinal cord stimulation in patients with intractable leg pain in Japan7
Ultrasound Examination for Brachial Plexus Injury Following Lat Pull‐Down Exercises7
Should We Consider Erector Spinae Plane Block for Herpes Zoster Pain Management? Letter to the Editor: 8. Herpes Zoster and Post Herpetic Neuralgia7
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Neuropathic pain due to compression of cervical medial branch by cervical Juxtafacet cyst: A case report7
Pancreatitis7
Analgesic effectiveness of preoperative ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane block versus paravertebral nerve block for breast surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of four randomized contr7
Targeted muscle reinnervation in managing post‐amputation related pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis7
Anatomical and morphological variations in the dorsal root ganglion: Technical implications for chronic pain treatment with neuromodulation—A systematic review7
Thoracic canal morphology on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging in spinal cord stimulation patients7
Duloxetine induced tachycardia: A rare side effect7
The Portuguese version of the musculoskeletal pain intensity and interference questionnaire for musicians (MPIIQM‐Pt): Translation, cultural adaptation, and multicenter validation study in 7
Exercise‐induced hypoalgesic effects of different types of physical exercise in individuals with neck pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis7
15. Cluster Headache6
Systematic Review on Minimally Invasive Posterior Sacroiliac Joint Fusion6
Celiac plexus block: A diagnostic tool for neurogenic median arcuate ligament syndrome6
Peripheral magnetic stimulation for chronic peripheral neuropathic pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
Pregabalin in patients with post‐traumatic peripheral neuropathic pain: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials6
Analgesics for knee osteoarthritis: Did the pattern change?6
Analyzing the Landscape of Botulinum Toxin Research: A Bibliometric Study of Publication Performance and Emerging Trends6
Enablers, Barriers and Practical Applications of a Group‐Based Pain Self‐Management Program for Patients Receiving Medical Cannabis: A Qualitative Study of Patients and Clinicians6
A comparison of steroid dose with or without local anesthetic in lumbar interlaminar epidural steroid injections6
Acute Wheezing Reactions Following Intravenous Citalopram for Postoperative Lung Decortication Pain Relief6
Long‐term recurrence‐free survival and complications of percutaneous balloon compression and radiofrequency thermocoagulation of Gasserian ganglion for trigeminal neuralgia: A retrospective study of 16
Cannabis for treating fibromyalgia6
Author's Response to Letter to the Editor Regarding “Long‐Term Efficacy of 10  kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation in Managing Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: A6
Update of evidence‐based interventional pain medicine according to clinical diagnoses: Cervical radicular pain response to Helm et al.6
The comparison of spread of methylene blue after the Pericapsular Nerve Group block and a double injection selectively targeting the articular branches to the anterior hip capsule in human cadavers6
Dynamic ultrasound examination for snapping radial nerve5
Fatty infiltration of the erector spinae at the upper lumbar spine could be a landmark for low back pain5
Evaluation of neuropathic pain in lower extremity wounds using different assessment tools: A cross‐sectional study5
Isolated C2C4 Cervical Block Vertebra: Not Klippel–Feil Syndrome5
The feasibility and effectiveness of virtual reality meditation on reducing chronic pain for older adults with knee osteoarthritis5
Comparative efficacy of closed‐loop spinal cord stimulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation through combination trialing for cancer pain – A retrospective case series5
Chronic pain and continuity of analgesic treatment during the COVID‐19 pandemic5
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Cluneal neuropathy: Background, diagnosis, and treatment5
A systematic review and network meta‐analysis comparing different epidural steroid injection approaches5
Not a match: Why women are not choosing pain medicine5
Self‐reported pain during the initial postoperative period following open lumbar spine fusion surgery does not correlate with the number of levels fused: A prospective trial of 40 patients4
Rare presentation of a rare disease dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica4
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The Topographical, Sensory, and Temporal Characteristics of Pain in Parkinson’s Disease: A Cross‐Sectional Survey4
Do not forget botulinum toxin. Letter to the editor: 8. Herpes zoster and post herpetic neuralgia4
Celecoxib‐tramadol co‐crystal in patients with moderate‐to‐severe pain following bunionectomy with osteotomy: Secondary analyses by baseline pain intensity and use of rescue medication of a phase 3, r4
Analgesic utilization in people with knee osteoarthritis: A population‐based study using primary care data4
The MOTION study: Two‐year results of a real‐world randomized controlled trial of the mild® procedure for treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis4
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Anterior Extrusion of an Orthobiologic Sacroiliac Joint Implant in a Patient With Psoriatic Arthritis4
Triptan treatment is associated with a higher number of red wine‐induced migraine episodes: An exploratory questionnaire‐based survey4
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10 kHz stimulation as rescue therapy for spinal cord stimulation trial failure or loss of efficacy: A retrospective study4
Scient Approach (With Ultrasound) to Injecting a Case of Recalcitrant Lateral Epicondylitis4
New Zealand Survey of the Diagnosis and Treatment Experiences of People With Upper Limb Complex Regional Pain Syndrome4
Commentary on “Efficacy and Safety of Once‐Daily Prolonged‐Release Pregabalin for the Treatment of Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized, Double‐Blind, Active, and Placebo‐Control4
An overview of local anesthetics in over‐the‐counter products4
Wellness of patients with chronic pain is not only about pain intensity4
Shock waves as treatment of mouse myofascial trigger points4
Potentially inappropriate NSAID prescriptions in older adults4
Decompression versus decompression plus fusion for treating degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis4
Prognostic Value of Selective Nerve Root Blocks Prior to Pulsed Radiofrequency in the Treatment of Patients With Chronic Radicular Pain: A Systematic Review4
Effectiveness of integrated approach of yoga therapy versus usual care in management on chronic low back pain patients: A randomized controlled pilot study4
Chronic low back pain comorbidity count and its impact on exacerbating opioid and non‐opioid prescribing behavior4
Dorsal root ganglion stimulation for the treatment of joint pain with predominantly nociceptive characteristics: A case series3
Confounding pitfalls in chronic pain research3
Elevated lead impedances in spinal cord stimulation systems3
Spinal cord stimulation and return to work of patients with failed back surgery syndrome3
Commentary on “Evaluation of Neuropathic Pain in Lower Extremity Wounds Using Different Assessment Tools: A Cross‐Sectional Study”3
Clinical study of puncture technique in single division of the trigeminal ganglion intumescentia3
Occipital nerve stimulation: A detailed description of a surgical approach and a discussion on implantation techniques3
Utilizing a learning health system to capture real‐world patient data: Application of the reliable change index to evaluate and improve the outcome of a pain rehabilitation program3
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Ultrasonographic Visualization of a Bifid Greater Occipital Nerve Causing Occipital Neuralgia3
Long‐Term Effects of a Chronic Pain Management Program (‘ PAIN CAMP ’) on Refractory Chronic Pain Classified by ICD 3
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The Effects of Psychological Treatments for Chronic Pain on Reducing Opioid Use in People at Risk for Opioid Misuse: A Randomized Feasibility Trial3
Response to the Letter to the Editor—“Confounding Pitfalls in Chronic Pain Research”3
Relationship between number of prior lumbar spine surgeries and outcomes following spinal cord stimulator implantation: A multisite, retrospective pooled analysis3
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Efficacy and Safety of Repeated Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation on Trigeminal Neuralgia Patients3
Chronic pelvic pain and role of dorsal root ganglion stimulation3
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Opioid deprescribing in chronic pain management: Insights from Taiwan on the French experience3
Dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG‐s) for potential resolution of restless leg syndrome symptoms and increased cost savings for patients: A case study3
Caudal epidural steroid injections: Is ultrasound guidance sufficient?3
Treatment of joint pain using dorsal root ganglion stimulation3
Effectiveness of CT‐guided percutaneous cordotomy in intractable cancer pain: Experience in 14 patients3
The applications of cryoneurolysis for acute and chronic pain management3
Cephalad extraspinal spinal cord stimulator lead migration & salvage: A case report3
Risk of SARS‐CoV‐2 following joint and epidural corticosteroid injections: A retrospective study3
Commentary on “Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease Patients in the Off State: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial Examining the Effects on Pain With and Without the Infl2
Bipolar radiofrequency ablation lesion areas and confluence: An ex vivo study and technical report2
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Issues in patient cohort, surrogate outcome measures and conflicts of interest of JAMA Neurology's Dhruva et al. propensity‐matched retrospective evaluation of a single insurer administrati2
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Preventing technique‐related complications in spinal cord stimulation trials: The Dural Substitute Confetti technique. A retrospective monocentric analysis2
Comments on Retrograde thoracic spinal cord stimulation paddle placement for complex persistent spinal pain syndrome type 22
Lumbar Multifidus Dysfunction and Chronic Low Back Pain: Overview, Therapies, and an Update on the Evidence2
Treatment of Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia: A Systematic Review2
An interdisciplinary virtual group program addressing the FINER points of chronic pain management: An exploratory analysis of functional outcomes2
Reduction in opioid consumption and improvement in function with spinal cord stimulation2
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Adherence to ESMO guidelines on cancer pain management and their applicability to specialist palliative care centers: An observational, prospective, and multicenter study2
Determining the level of cervical radiculopathy: Agreement between visual inspection of pain drawings and magnetic resonance imaging2
A retrospective review of elevated lead impedances in impedance‐dependent magnetic resonance‐conditional spinal cord stimulation devices2
Dual therapy with Erenumab and onabotulinumtoxinA: No synergistic effect in chronic migraine: A retrospective cohort study2
Conditioned pain modulation and psychological factors in young adults with recurrent or chronic neck pain2
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Minimally Invasive, Micro‐Autologous Fat Transfer for Secondary Occipital Neuralgia2
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Narrative review: Managing buprenorphine and opioid use disorder in the perioperative setting2
Pain treatment in Mexico: The urgency for interventional techniques2
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Chronic low back pain and cognitive function2
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Revisiting the Medial Approach: Redefining the Safety Corridor in Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Injections2
Sensitization symptoms are associated with psychological and cognitive variables in COVID‐19 survivors exhibiting post‐COVID pain2
Interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation and sexual functioning: Treatment outcomes and patient preferences2
Phenol Neurolysis in Pain and Palliative Medicine2
Outcomes of the SpineJack Implant System for Cancer Patients With Pathological Fractures2
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Post‐amputation pain: Comparing pain presentations between adults with and without increased amputated‐region sensitivity2
Reduction in pain‐related fear is not associated with improvement in spinal biomechanics but with decrease in movement‐evoked pain in patients with chronic low back pain2
Interventional pathway in the management of refractory chronic flank pain: Prospective series in 45 patients2
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Traumatic Exposure and PTSD Symptoms in a Sample From a Tertiary Pain Clinic2
Cost‐effectiveness analysis of epidural morphine/ropivacaine treatment in patients with cancer pain1
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Sphenopalatine Ganglion Radiofrequency Ablation for Severe Facial Rosacea Manifestations1
Issues in design, conduct, and conclusions of JAMA's Hara et al.'s randomized clinical trial of spinal cord burst stimulation versus placebo stimulation on disability in patients with chron1
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease Patients in the Off State: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial Examining the Effects on Pain With and Without the Influence of Dopami1
Pulsed radiofrequency of lumbar dorsal root ganglion for lumbar radicular pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis1
Finding predictors for successful opioid response in cancer patients: An analysis of data from four randomized controlled trials1
Surgical Technique: Placement of Thoracic Spinal Cord Stimulator Paddle Leads1
The efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency ablation of the dorsal root ganglion in the setting of failed spinal neuromodulation: A case report1
Comparison of microvascular decompression, percutaneous radiofrequency rhizotomy, and stereotactic radiosurgery in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia: A long term quasi‐experimental study1
Trajectories of Prescription Opioid Use for Low Back Pain Patients1
Consistency of inconsistency in long‐COVID‐19 pain symptoms persistency: A systematic review and meta‐analysis1
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Efficacy of percutaneous lumbar decompression and interspinous spacers1
On the cervical epidural needle tip position and contrast spread: Is the anteroposterior view superior to the lateral view for determining target access and as a marker for efficacy?1
Recommendations to standardize patients' follow‐up after interventional procedures in chronic pain treatment: A Delphi study1
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Septic arthritis of the cervical facet joint: Clinical report and review of the literature1
Limitations of the Cochrane review of spinal cord stimulation for low back pain1
Superficial cervical plexus hydrodissection for submandibular pain1
Authors' response to the letter to the editor on: Differences in efficacy and safety between intrathecal infusion devices in cancer pain1
A practical access for fluoroscopically‐guided percutaneous sacroplasty: Case report1
The effectiveness of liposomal bupivacaine in ultrasound‐guided abdominal wall blocks after open abdominal surgery: A systematic review1
US Adolescents’ and Young Adults’ Sources for Prescription Opioid Misuse: Age, Substance Use, and Mental Health Differences1
Loss of effectiveness with an implanted drug delivery system for intrathecal pain therapy due to corrosion1
Long‐term benzodiazepine usage and mortality in patients with chronic non‐cancer musculoskeletal pain: A Nationwide cohort study1
Twenty‐One‐Year Experience With Cervical Diagnostic Blocks and Denervation: A Study of 1031 Cases at a Single Institution1
Ossified/sequestrated lumbar disc: A ricochet in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis1
Prescribers' preferences for triptans in migraine: Insights from the French National Social Security System Open Data1
Investigating the Impact of Pain Duration and Socio‐Demographic Factors on Pain Areas in Neck Pain Patients Using a m‐Health Application1
Author's Response to Letter to the Editor Regarding “Efficacy and Safety of Once‐Daily Prolonged‐Release Pregabalin for the Treatment of Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized, Dou1
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