Pain Physician

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Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy for Calcified Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	24
Cytokine Expression in Cancer Survivors Suffering From Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review	19
Comparison of Craniocaudal Spread of Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block With Two Volumes of Local Anesthetics	18
Effect of Dexmedetomidine, Dexamethasone, and Ondansetron on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children Undergoing Dental Rehabilitation: A Randomized Controlled Trial	18
The Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block Compared With Intrathecal Morphine in Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Double-blind Prospective Comparative Study	17
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Using High-frequency Electromagnetic Coupling (HF-EMC) Technology to Power an Implanted Neurostimulator With a Separate Receiver for Treating Peripheral Neuropathy	17
Comment on “Associations Between Headache (Migraine and Tension-Type Headache) and Psychological Symptoms (Depression and Anxiety) in Pediatrics”	16
High-voltage, Long-duration Pulsed Radiofrequency to the Dorsal Root Ganglion Provides Improved Pain Relief for Herpes Zoster Neuralgia in the Subacute Stage	14
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome Type II Following Spinal Surgery: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study	13
Nucleus Pulposus Allograft Supplementation in Patients with Lumbar Discogenic Pain: Initial 6-month Outcomes from a Prospective Clinical Pilot Study	13
Dexmedetomidine in Fluoroscopic Guided Splanchnic Nerve Neurolysis for Pain Control: A Randomized, Controlled Trial	11
Efficacy and Safety of a 3D-printed Guide Device During Percutaneous Kyphoplasty for the Treatment of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures	11
Diet Composition’s Effect on Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Narrative Review	10
In Response to Comment on “Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Ablation of the Genicular Nerves of the Knee for the Management of Intractable Pain from Knee Osteoarthritis”	10
Percutaneous Coracohumeral Release for Patients with Adhesive Capsulitis: Two-Year Results from a Randomized Control Crossover Study	10
Hemodynamic Influences of Remimazolam Versus Propofol During the Induction Period of General Anesthesia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	10
Effectiveness Analysis of Awake Computed Tomography-Guided Double-Needle Percutaneous Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation for the Treatment of Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia	10
Effects of Ketamine on Chronic Postsurgical Pain in Patients Undergoing Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	9
Output Current and Efficacy of Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Lumbar Dorsal Root Ganglion in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Prospective, Double-blind, Randomized Pilot Study	9
Reduction of SIRT1-Mediated Epigenetic Upregulation of Nav1.7 Contributes to Oxaliplatin-Induced Neuropathic Pain	9
Do Patients Accurately Recall Pain Levels Following Sacroiliac Joint Steroid Injection? A Cohort Study of Recall Bias in Patient-reported Outcomes	9
Adverse Events After Cervical Spinal Manipulation – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials	9
A Novel Ultrasonographic Method to Quickly and Accurately Access the C2 Dorsal Root Ganglion	9
A Proposed Treatment Algorithm for Low Back Pain Secondary to Bertolotti’s Syndrome	8
Nomogram for Predicting the Recurrence Rate in Selective Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation of the Trigeminal Nerve Based on Regression via Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator	8

Comments on “Ultrasound-guided Shoulder Intraarticular Ozone Injection Versus Pulsed Radiofrequency Application for Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial”	8
Grounding Guidelines in Ethics: Recommendations for Implementation in Practice	8
Evaluation of Online Large Language Models for Patient Education Regarding Chronic Low Back Pain	8
Comment on “Radiofrequency Denervation on Lumbar Facet Joint Pain in the Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Prospective Trial”	8
Comparison of Robot-Assisted and Fluoroscopy-Assisted Percutaneous Kyphoplasty for Bone Cement Distribution and Clinical Efficacy	8
Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF) in the Treatment of Patients With Chronic Cervical and Lumbar Pain: A Prospective Observational Clinical Study	8
Fulminant Cervical Epidural Hematomas: Why Do They Happen, How Can We Minimize Their Occurrence, and What Can We Do When They Do Occur? A Perspective	7
Perioperative Management of Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Therapy in Patients Undergoing Interventional Techniques: 2024 Updated Guidelines from the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians	7
In Response to Comment on “A Comprehensive Overview of the Stellate Ganglion Block Throughout the Past Three Decades: A Bibliometric Analysis”	7
Effectiveness of Transforaminal, Interlaminar, and Caudal Epidural Injections in Lumbosacral Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis	7
Technique of Awake Computed Tomography–guided Percutaneous Balloon Compression of the Gasserian Ganglion for Trigeminal Neuralgia	7
Clinical Observation and Cause Analysis of Perioperative Superior Cluneal Neuralgia in Vertebral Augmentation	7
Sedatives and Opioids Best Practices: An Approach to the Use of Technological Tools	7
Analgesic Effect of Addition of Pectointercostal Block to Serratus Anterior Plane Block in Breast Surgeries: A Randomized, Controlled Trial	7
Posterior Percutaneous Endoscopic Cervical Discectomy for Single-Level Soft, Huge Central Disc Herniation	7
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Uses High-Frequency Electromagnetic Technology to Power an Implanted Neurostimulator with a Separate Receiver for the Treatment of Chronic Pain in the Lower Extremities	7
Comment on “Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Ablation of the Genicular Nerves of the Knee for the Management of Intractable Pain from Knee Osteoarthritis”	7
Radiofrequency Ablation’s Effectiveness for Treating Abdominal and Thoracic Chronic Pain Syndromes: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature	7
Anesthetic Spread of Ultrasound-Guided Paraspinal Blocks in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Three-Dimensional Reconstruction Image Study	7
Analysis of the Risk Factors and a Prediction Model for Postherpetic Trigeminal Neuralgia Recurrence After Extracranial Nonsemilunar Ganglion Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation	6
A Nomogram Model for Predicting Postherpetic Neuralgia in Patients with Herpes Zoster: A Prospective Study	6
Demographics and PainDETECT as Predictors of 24-Month Outcomes for 10 kHz SCS in Nonsurgical Refractory Back Pain	6
A Retrospective Review of Real-world Outcomes Following 60-day Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Chronic Pain	6
Iliotibial-Band and Gluteus Medius Percutaneous Ultrasound Tenotomy for Refractory Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: A Longitudinal Observational Study with One-Year Durability Results	6
Percutaneous Endoscope-assisted Visualized Implantation of Puncture Cylindrical Electrodes for Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Cadaveric Feasibility Study	6
In Response to Comment on “Computed-Tomography-guided Percutaneous Bilateral Neurolytic Celiac Plexus Block with Alcohol for Upper Abdominal Visceral Cancer Pain”	6
Comment on “Chronic Low Back Pain and Sleep Disturbance in Adults in the US: The NHANES 2009-2010 Study”	6
Compliance and Documentation for Evaluation and Management Services in Interventional Pain Management Practice	6
Comparison of the Low Back Pain Relief and Spread Level After Upper and Lower Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block	6
Intrathecal Analgesia via a Percutaneous Port With Patient-Controlled Intrathecal Analgesia for the Management of Movement-Evoked Breakthrough Cancer Pain of Refractory Lower Extremity Cancer Pain: A	5
A Comparison of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques and Standard Open Discectomy for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Network Meta-analysis	5
Percutaneous Ultrasound-Guided Tenotomy of the Iliotibial Band for Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: A Longitudinal Observational Study With One-Year Durability Results	5
Infrared Thermography: Clinical Value for Diagnosing Persistent Somatoform Pain Disorders?	5
Analysis of Risk Factors for Postherpetic Neuralgia in Patients With Postmalignancy Herpes Zoster	5
The Efficacy of the Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD®) Procedure: A PRISMA-compliant Systemic Review and Meta-analysis	5
Ultrasound- Versus Computed Tomography-Guided Cervical Dorsal Root Ganglia Pulsed Radiofrequencies via Intervertebral Foramen for the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Retrospective Cohort Study	5
A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Antiviral Agents for Immunocompetent Patients with Herpes Zoster-Associated Pain	5
Ultrasound-guided Shoulder Intraarticular Ozone Injection Versus Pulsed Radiofrequency Application for Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial	5
Research Status of Different Adjuvants on Nerve Block’s Effect	5
Accuracy of Imaging in Dynamic Spondylolisthesis: Emerging Strategies and Understanding for Pain Physicians: A Systematic Review	5
Three-Dimensional Lumbosacral Reconstruction by An Artificial Intelligence-Based Automated MR Image Segmentation for Selecting the Approach of Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy	5
Reporting the Location and Extent of Pain in Adolescents: A Test-Retest Reliability Study	5
Neuropsychiatric Side Effects After Lumbosacral Epidural Steroid Injections: A Prospective Cohort Study	5
Exponential Decline of 28.9% in Utilization of Interventional Pain Management Techniques Among Medicare Beneficiaries From 2019 to 2022: Updated Analysis on the Ongoing Effects of COVID-19, Economic D	5
Assessment of Radiation Exposure with Mandatory Two Fluoroscopic Views for Epidural Procedures	5
Intradiscal Glucocorticoid Injection in Discogenic Back Pain and Influence on Modic Changes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of RCTs	4
Implantation of Surgical Paddle Electrodes Using Percutaneous Biportal-Endoscopic Technique for Spinal Cord Stimulation: An Anatomical Feasibility Study in Human Cadavers	4
Posterior Sacroiliac Fusion Surgery: A Retrospective Single Center Study	4
Associations Between Headache (Migraine and Tension-Type Headache) and Psychological Symptoms (Depression and Anxiety) in Pediatrics: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	4
Timing of Percutaneous Balloon Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures	4

Clinical Efficacy of Tender Point Infiltration (TPI)for Management of Acute and Subacute Zoster-Associated Pain: A Retrospective Analysis	4
Effectiveness of Facet Joint Nerve Blocks in Managing Chronic Axial Spinal Pain of Facet Joint Origin: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	4
The MuscleSCS Technique (4-8Hz BurstDRTM Octrode™): A Randomized Clinical Study of MuscleSCS Stimulation in the Treatment of Chronic Back Pain	4
In Response to Comment on “Associations Between Headache (Migraine and Tension-Type Headache) and Psychological Symptoms (Depression and Anxiety) in Pediatrics”	4
Comparison of Selective Nerve Root Pulsed Radiofrequency Vs Paramedian Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection for the Treatment of Painful Cervical Radiculopathy	4
Outcomes and Predictors of Response to Pregabalin for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain Following Neuroablative Procedures: A Retrospective Observational Study	4
Cost-Utility Analysis of Radiofrequency Ablation Among Facet Joint-Related Chronic Low Back Pain Patients in Thailand	4
Targeted Nerve Root Stimulation Alleviates Intractable Chronic Limb Pain Associated with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - A Prospective Multi-Center Feasibility Study	4
National and Geographic Trends in Medicare Reimbursement for Pain Management 2014-2023	4
Lidocaine Infusion Versus Duloxetine for Prevention and Management of Taxane-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy among Breast Cancer Patients-A Randomized Controlled Study	4
Combined Infraclavicular-Suprascapular Nerve Blocks Compared With Interscalene Block for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, and Comparative Clinical Trial	4
Radiation Exposure in Interventional Pain Management Physicians: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature	4
In Memoriam: Dr. Jorge Antonia ("Tony") Aldrete 1937-2025	4
Fluoroscopic Analysis of Cannula Tip Location During Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation of the Trigeminal Ganglion	4
Pulsed Radiofrequency Therapy at Different Voltages on Dorsal Root Ganglia Using Multifunctional Catheter to Treat Low Back Pain: A Comparative Retrospective Study	4
A Predictive Model for the Risk of Postsurgery Pain Recurrence in the V1 Branch of the Trigeminal Nerve	4
Retrospective Review of Intrathecal Hydromorphone Dose Range and Complications	4
Fluoroscopic Confirmation of Needle Location in Ultrasound-guided Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation	4
Efficacy and Complications of Percutaneous Balloon Compression for Patients With Trigeminal Neuralgia With and Without Concomitant Continuous Pain	4
Effectiveness and Safety of Hydromorphone Compared to Morphine for Postoperative Analgesia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	4
Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Treating Abdominal Skin Tension Pain After Kyphosis Surgery: A Pilot Study in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Setting	4
Ultrasound-guided Techniques for Perioperative Analgesia in Pediatric Lower Abdominal Surgeries: Quadratus Lumborum Block with Bupivacaine versus Caudal Bupivacaine and Neostigmine	4
Comparison of Ultrasound-guided Transverse Carpal Ligament Release via Different Approaches in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial	4
The Tragedy of Chronic Pain and Its Psychosocial Impact: A Commentary on the Case of Luigi Mangione	4
Extended vs. Traditional Operating Table in C-Arm-Guided Percutaneous Balloon Compression of the Gasserian Ganglion for Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Prospective Study	4
ED90 of Sufentanil in Epidural Initiation for Labor Analgesia in Latent Phase and Active Phase During the First Labor Stage	4
The Use of Telemedicine in Outpatient Pain Management: A Scoping Review	4
Cost-Utility and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Refractory Pain in the Context of Developing Country	3
The Effectiveness of Medial Branch Blocks and Radiofrequency Neurotomy in Managing Chronic Thoracic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	3
Effectiveness and Safety of Flupentixol and Melitracen Tablets for the Treatment of Patients with Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain: A Retrospective Observational Study	3
Predictors of a Successful Outcome Following a Thoracic Erector Spinae Plane Block for Cervical Radiculopathy	3
Technical Modification of Cervical Facet Joint Radiofrequency Ablation: A Novel Approach	3
Effect of Different Frequencies of Electroacupuncture on Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults: A Triple-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial	3
Clinical Effectiveness of Posterior Annular Targeted Ablative Decompression as an Alleviative Intervention for Lumbosacral Discogenic Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	3
Efficacy Analysis of Temporary Spinal Cord Stimulation in the Treatment of Refractory Postherpetic Neuralgia	3
Ultrasound-guided Injection of the Levator Scapulae Muscle in a Cadaver Model	3
Comparison Between Multisite Injection and Single Rotator Interval Injection of Corticosteroid in Primary Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): A Randomized Controlled Trial	3
A Comparison of Precision and Safety using Three Recognized Ultrasound-Guided Approaches to Cervical Medial Branch Blocks: A Cadaver Study	3
Trainee Insight into Pain Fellowship Programs: A Critical Evaluation of the Current Educational System by the APPD	3
Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Palmitoylethanolamide, Myrrh, and Oxygen-Ozone Therapy Improve Pharmacological Therapy in Acute Painful Lumbosacral Radiculopathy due to Herniated Disc	3
Ultrasound-Guided Stellate Ganglion Block for the Treatment of Chronic Migraine in Adults: Study Protocol for a Randomized, Open-Label, Blinded Endpoint Trial	3
Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for the Lumbar Spine: A Review and Discussion of Existing Gaps	3
A Modified Unilateral Extrapedicular Approach Applied to Percutaneous Kyphoplasty to Treat Lumbar Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture: A Retrospective Analysis	3
Spinal Cord Stimulator Complication Rates: A Single-Institution, 22-Year Study (1999-2021)	3
Endoscopic Versus Microscopic Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Prospective Controlled Study	3
Comment on “Computed-Tomography-guided Percutaneous Bilateral Neurolytic Celiac Plexus Block with Alcohol for Upper Abdominal Visceral Cancer Pain”	3
Green Light-Based Analgesia – Novel Nonpharmacological Approach to Fibromyalgia Pain: A Pilot Study	3
Prevalence, Risk Factors and Pain Subtypes of Post-COVID Pain in Nonhospitalized Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study	3
Evaluation and Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Pain in Patients with History of Vertebral Compression Fractures: A Retrospective Case Series	3
Updated Assessment of Practice Patterns of Perioperative Management of Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Therapy in Interventional Pain Management	3
A Review of Etiological Biomarkers for Fibromyalgia and Their Therapeutic Implications	3
Comparison of Percutaneous Endoscopic Transforaminal and Interlaminar Approaches in Treating Adjacent Segment Disease Following Lumbar Decompression Surgery: A Clinical Retrospective Study	2
Nomogram Model for Predicting the Risk of Recurrence after Surgery of the V3 Branch of the Trigeminal Nerve	2
Novel Injectable Nerve Stimulation Electrode Placed on the Dorsal Root Ganglion Using an Extravertebral Approach: A Feasibility Study in Cadavers	2
The Median Effective Volume of 0.375% Ropivacaine for Ultrasound-guided Anterior Suprascapular Nerve Block in Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery	2
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Effectiveness of Therapeutic Sacroiliac Joint Injections	2
Analysis of the Therapeutic Efficacy of Percutaneous Balloon Double Compression for the Treatment of Recurrent Trigeminal Neuralgia	2
Comparison of the Efficacy of Percutaneous Balloon Compression and Extracranial Non gasserian Ganglion Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation for Primary Multibranch Trigeminal Neuralgia	2
The Effect of Local Skin Precooling on Alleviating Injection Site Pain in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia Receiving a Scalp Nerve Block	2
Comparison of Radiofrequency Ablation and Craniotomy Microvascular Decompression for Treatment of Hemifacial Spasm	2
In Errata	2
Epidural Steroid Injections and the Risk of Osteoporosis in Lumbar Spondylosis Patients: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study	2
Percutaneous Intradiscal Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation Combined with Sinuvertebral Nerve Ablation for the Treatment of Discogenic Low Back Pain	2
Training and Credentialing Standards for Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Techniques: Results of a Survey	2
Older and Better: A Narrative Review of Successful Aging and Adaptation to Pain in Late Life	2
Long-term Investigation of Annulargrams and Intra-annular Fibrin to Treat Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain and Radiculopathy: 1-, 2-, and 3-Year Outcome Comparisons of Patients with and without Prior	2
Understanding the Anatomy of Retroperitoneal Interfascial Space: Implications for Regional Anesthesia	2
Application of Dexmedetomidine as an Opioid Substitute in Opioid-Free Anesthesia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	2
Prophylactic Epidural Blood Patch or Prophylactic Epidural Infusion of Hydroxyethyl Starch in Preventing Post–Dural Puncture Headache - A Retrospective Study	2
Comparative Descriptive Analysis of Physician Versus Patient-Directed Gabapentin Usage In Chronic Pain – A Preliminary Report	2
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High- versus Low-dose Steroid Injection for Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder): A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	2
Effect of Topical Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Around the Incision on Postoperative Pain in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery: A Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial	2
A Multimodal Meta-Analysis of Structural and Functional Alterations in the Brain of Knee Osteoarthritis	2
Efficacy of Patient-Controlled Intravenous Analgesia with Esketamine for Herpes Zoster Associated with Breakthrough Pain	2
Comment on “Stellate Ganglion Destruction With Alcohol Versus Thermal Ablation for Chronic Post-Mastectomy Pain: A Randomized Trial”	2
Delineating the Hurtful, Engaging, Emotive, and Directive (HEED) Dimensions of Pain. Characterization for Clinical Relevance	2
Greater Occipital Nerve Block at Two Levels Spares the Need for an Epidural Blood Patch for Managing Postdural Puncture Headache: A Randomized Comparative Trial	2
Analgesic Efficacy of Epidural Patient-Controlled Analgesia on Cancer Pain: A Retrospective Observational Study	2
Does Intraoperative Multi-Drug Wound Infiltration Relieve Postoperative Pain Following Single-Level TLIF Surgery? A Randomized Controlled Trial	2

Percutaneous Endoscopic Resection of Lumbar Discal Cyst	2
Pre-incisional Preventive Precise Multimodal Analgesia May Enhance the Rehabilitation Process of Acute Postoperative Pain Following Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial	2
Efficacy of Cervical Facet Joint Radiofrequency Ablation Using a Multitined Cannula, a Technical Note, and Observational Study	2
Stellate Ganglion Destruction With Alcohol Versus Thermal Ablation for Chronic Post-Mastectomy Pain: A Randomized Trial	2
Dose Equivalence of Remimazolam and Propofol for Loss of Consciousness in Pediatric Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial	2
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty to Relieve the Rib Region Pain in Osteoporotic Thoracic Vertebral Fracture Patients Without Local Pain of Fractured Vertebra	2
Dilution of Ziconotide for Intrathecal Trial: The Effect of Dilution on the Incidence of Side Effects and Pain Relief: A Single-center Retrospective Case-control Study	2
The Efficacy and Safety of the Rhomboid Intercostal Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Chest Surgery and Breast Surgery: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis	2
Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Ablation of the Genicular Nerves of the Knee for the Management of Intractable Pain from Knee Osteoarthritis	2