Pain and Therapy

Papers
(The TQCC of Pain and Therapy is 9. 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.)
ArticleCitations
Effect of Adductor Canal Block Combined with Local Infiltration Analgesia on Postoperative Pain of Knee Arthroscopy Under General Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial133
Computed Tomography-Guided Coeliac Plexus Neurolysis in Palliative in-Patients with Intra-Abdominal Malignancy: Retrospective Evaluation of Neurolytic Solution Spread as a Predictive Factor101
A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial of the Efficacy and Tolerability of Etofenamate 70 mg Medicated Plaster for the Treatment of Pain in Acute Sprains, Strains or Bruises of the Soft Tissues Followi73
Correction to: ED50 of Propofol Combined with Nalbuphine on the Sedative Effect in Painless Hysteroscopy60
Publisher Correction: Research Progress on Serratus Anterior Plane Block in Breast Surgery: A Narrative Review46
Pulsed Radiofrequency Analgesia Alters EEG Spatiotemporal Dynamics: A Microstate-Based Exploratory Study45
H-Wave® Device Stimulation for Chronic Neck Pain: A Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) Study44
Non-pharmacological Options in Postoperative Hospital-Based and Rehabilitation Pain Management (NOHARM): Protocol for a Stepped-Wedge Cluster-Randomized Pragmatic Clinical Trial41
A Survey of the Incidence of Constipation in Patients with Chronic Non-cancer Pain Using Opioid Analgesics in Japan39
A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study Using Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Cryoneurolysis of the Infrapatellar Branch of the Saphenous Nerve for Analgesia Following Total Knee Arthroplasty32
Contrast Spread After Erector Spinae Plane Block at the Fourth Lumbar Vertebrae: A Cadaveric Study31
Clinical Efficacy of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Chronic and Acute Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis31
Letter to the Editor Regarding “Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Caudal Epidural Blocks and Spinal Anesthesia for Anorectal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial”30
Letter to the Editor Regarding “Effect of Erector Spinae Plane Block in Terms of Analgesic Efficacy in Elderly Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Spine Surgery”30
Collagenase Chemonucleolysis for Treating Cervical Disc Herniation: An Exploratory, Single-Arm, Open-Label, Multicenter Clinical Trial28
Innovative Applications of Telemedicine and Other Digital Health Solutions in Pain Management: A Literature Review28
Observational Retrospective Study in Patients Treated with Galcanezumab as Preventive Treatment for Migraine: The ORYGAM Study28
Immuno-Inflammatory Mechanisms in the Chronification of Pain27
Identifying SCS Trial Responders Immediately After Postoperative Programming with ECAP Dose-Controlled Closed-Loop Therapy27
Critical Appraisal of Current Acute LBP Management and the Role of a Multimodal Analgesia: A Narrative Review26
Letter to the Editor Regarding “Determining the Definitive Time Criterion for Postherpetic Neuralgia Using Infrared Thermographic Imaging”25
Efficacy and Safety of Add-on Mirogabalin to NSAIDs in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: A Randomized, Open-Label Study24
The Impact of Opioid-Sparing Analgesia on Postoperative Pain and Recovery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials24
Effects of S-ketamine on Postoperative Recovery Quality and Inflammatory Response in Patients Undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy24
Sacroiliac Joint Denervation—A Novel Approach to Target Sacral Lateral Branches: A Practical Approach23
Impact of Headache and Over-the-Counter Treatment on Pain and Functional and Cognitive Parameters: A Real-World Study across Three Geographies23
Real-world Impact of Fremanezumab on Migraine-Related Health Care Resource Utilization in Patients with Comorbidities, Acute Medication Overuse, and/or Unsatisfactory Prior Migraine Preventive Respons22
Letter to the Editor Regarding “Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block and Oblique Subcostal Transverse Abdominis Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Elderly Patients After 22
Letter to the Editor Regarding: Time Trends in the Incidence of Spinal Pain in China, 1990 to 2019 and its Prediction to 2030: The Global Burden of Disease Study 201921
Endoscopic Epidurolysis for the Management of Chronic Spinal Pain: A Delphi-Based Italian Experts Consensus21
Early Diagnosis of Herpes Zoster Neuralgia: A Narrative Review20
Effect of Intravenous Sodium Pentobarbital on Pain and Sensory Abnormalities in Patients with Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: Narrative Literature Review, Research Study, and Illustrative Case Reports20
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Seem to Indicate that Cannabinoids for Chronic Primary Pain Treatment Have Limited Benefit20
Buprenorphine Substitution as a Tapering Strategy for Opioid Discontinuation in Patients with Chronic Pain: A Nonrandomized and Proof of Concept Study20
Effects of Acupuncture on Adverse Events in Colonoscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials20
Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Paravertebral Injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Thoracic Herpes Zoster-Related Pain: A Study Protocol20
Results from TRIUMPH [EUROPE], a Real-World Observational Study on the 3-Month Effectiveness of Galcanezumab Versus Traditional Oral Migraine Preventive Medications20
Change in Endogenous Pain Modulation Depending on Emotional States in Healthy Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Trial19
Safety of Rimegepant in Adults with Migraine and Anxiety, Depression, or Using Antidepressants: Analysis of a Multicenter, Long-Term, Open-Label Study19
Efficacy and Safety of Methylprednisolone for Lung Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials18
Relative Effects of Various Factors on Ice Ball Formation and Ablation Zone Size During Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Cryoneurolysis: A Laboratory Investigation to Inform Clinical Practice and Future18
Letter to the Editor Regarding “Clinical Application of Different Doses of Hydromorphone Slow-Release Analgesia in Lumbar Fusion in Elderly Patients”17
Platelet Lysate and Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Review of Current Clinical Evidence17
Comparison of the Novel Digital Multi-dimension Botong Score with the Brief Pain Inventory for Evaluating Cancer-Related Pain: A Randomized Crossover Trial17
COVID-19-Related Burning Eye Syndrome and Burning Mouth Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis17
Exploring Chronic Pain in Hemodialysis Patients: An Observational Study Based on the New IASP Classification for ICD-1116
Effect of Cognitive Load on Anticipatory Postural Adjustment Latency and its Relationship with Pain-Related Dysfunction in Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study16
Pain Relief and Multidimensional Outcomes of Fast-Acting Subperception Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy for Chronic Pain: The FAST Prospective, Multicenter Study16
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Utilization Patterns of Facet Joint Interventions in Managing Spinal Pain in a Medicare Population15
Patient-Reported Outcomes During the Acute Treatment of Migraine with Zavegepant Nasal Spray: Results from a 52-Week, Open-Label Study15
Combined Efficacy of Systemically Acting Diclofenac Sodium Patch and Alpha-2-Delta Calcium Channel Ligand in Chronic Low Back Pain: Subanalysis of a Phase III Study15
Clinical Benefits of Ibuprofen Arginine: A Narrative Review15
The Relationship between Blood Lead Level and Chronic Pain in US Adults: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study15
Opioid Use among People with Migraine: Results of the OVERCOME (US) Study15
Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Fascia Iliac Compartment Block with Nalbuphine and Ropivacaine on Preoperative Pain in Older Patients with Hip Fractures: A Multicenter, Triple-Blinded, Randomized, Control15
Autologous Peripheral Blood-Derived Orthobiologics for the Management of Elbow Disorders: A Review of Current Clinical Evidence15
Synergistic Effects of Basivertebral Nerve Ablation Plus Schroth Therapy for Adult Scoliosis: A Multicenter Propensity-Matched Cohort Study15
Whole-Body Electrostatic Pain Treatment in Adults with Chronic Pain: A Prospective Multicentric Observational Clinical Trial14
The Efficiency of Ultrasound-Guided Pericapsular Nerve Group Block for Pain Management after Hip Surgery: A Meta-analysis14
Pacific Spine and Pain Society (PSPS) Evidence Review of Surgical Treatments for Lumbar Degenerative Spinal Disease: A Narrative Review14
Trends in Opioid and Non-opioid Prescriptions in Austria (2016–2021): A Nationwide Study on Utilization and Concomitant Benzodiazepine Use14
Letter to the Editor Regarding “Comparison of Thoracoscopy-Guided Thoracic Paravertebral Block and Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Paravertebral Block in Postoperative Analgesia of Thoracoscopic Lung Cance14
Research Progress on Radiofrequency Treatment of Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia in the V2 Maxillary Nerve14
Flurbiprofen Axetil Combined with Ultrasound-Guided Intercostal Nerve Block for Preoperative Analgesia in Patients with Traumatic Multiple Rib Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial14
Prediction of Postherpetic Neuralgia in Patients with Acute and Subacute Herpetic Neuralgia Using Structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Retrospective Study14
Efficacy and Safety of Ca2+ Channel α2δ Ligands for the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis14
First Report of Symmetrical Drug-related Intertriginous and Flexural Exanthema (SDRIFE or Baboon Syndrome) After Erenumab Application for Migraine Prevention14
Small Fibre Pathology in Fibromyalgia: A review13
Stigma and Chronic Pain13
A Decades-Long Journey of Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) for Chronic Neuropathic Pain Management: A Comprehensive Narrative Review13
Celecoxib Oral Solution and the Benefits of Self-Microemulsifying Drug Delivery Systems (SMEDDS) Technology: A Narrative Review13
Cost Savings in Chronic Pain Patients Initiating Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) with a 60-Day PNS Treatment13
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Is it an Effective Treatment for Cancer Pain?13
Refractory Cancer Pain and Intrathecal Therapy: Critical Review of a Systematic Review13
Model-Based Assessment of the Liver Safety Profile of Acetaminophen to Support its Combination Use with Topical Diclofenac in Mild-to-Moderate Osteoarthritis Pain13
State-of-the-Art Personalized Therapy Approaches for Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: Understanding the Mechanisms and Drivers12
Efficacy of Combined High-Intensity Laser Therapy and Collagenase Chemonucleolysis in Lumbar Disc Herniation Management: a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial12
A Response to: Letter to the Editor Regarding Preemptive Intravenous Nalbuphine for the Treatment of Post-Operative Visceral Pain: A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical 12
Comparison of Distal and Proximal Local Steroid Injection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials12
Risk Factors Associated with Postoperative Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks After Intrathecal Drug Delivery System and an External Pump Implantation in Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Study12
Practice Patterns and Perspectives on Epidural Steroid Injections by Interventional Pain Physicians12
Expert Consensus-Based Criteria for Identifying Lumbar Facet Joint Pain in Primary Care: Development Using Factor Analysis and a Modified Delphi Method12
Letter to the Editor Regarding ‘Deep Neuromuscular Block Attenuates Chronic Postsurgical Pain and Enhances Long-Term Postoperative Recovery After Spinal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial’12
Multimodal Therapies for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain: The Role of Lidocaine Patches in Combination Therapy: A Narrative Review12
The Safety of Celecoxib as an Acute Treatment for Migraine: A Narrative Review12
Efficacy of Rebox Electrotherapy in Pain Management: A Randomized Double-Blind Sham-Controlled Crossover Trial12
A Long-Term Retrospective Observational Clinical Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF) in the Treatment of Back Pain12
Bimekizumab Pain Outcomes in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Pooled 48-Week Results from BE HEARD I&II Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trials12
Deep Neuromuscular Block Attenuates Chronic Postsurgical Pain and Enhances Long-Term Postoperative Recovery After Spinal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial11
Correction: Classical TAP vs. I TAP Using the Same Dose of Local Anesthetic in Elective Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial11
Letter to the Editor regarding “Influence of intraoperative pain management on postoperative delirium in elderly patients: a prospective single-center randomized controlled trial”11
Effect of CT-Guided Repeated Pulsed Radiofrequency on Controlling Acute/Subacute Zoster-Associated Pain: A Retrospective Cohort Study11
Potential Cost Savings with 60-day Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Treatment in Chronic Axial Low Back Pain11
Analgesic Use Among Adults with a Trauma-Related Emergency Department Visit: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Alberta, Canada11
Neuromodulation in Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Narrative Review11
Electrode Placement Affects Clinical Outcome in Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Combined Cadaver Study and Randomized Controlled Trial11
Comparison of Older and Younger Patients Referred to a Non-interventional Community Pain Clinic in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)11
Prevalence, Treatment, and Unmet Needs of Migraine in the Middle East: A Systematic Review11
Cervical Tenderness (Parametropathy) is a Diagnostic Tool for the Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome11
Efficacy and Safety of Neurolytic Splanchnic Nerve Block via Transintervertebral Disc Approach to Retrocrural Space: A Multicenter Retrospective Study11
Classical TAP vs. I TAP Using the Same Dose of Local Anesthetic in Elective Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial10
Long-Term Follow-Up Safety and Effectiveness of CT-Guided Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation of Sphenopalatine Ganglion in Refractory Headache Treatment10
A Nationwide Hospital Claims Database Analysis of Real-World Patterns of Laxative Use for Opioid-Induced Constipation in Japanese Patients with Cancer10
Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation Improves Postoperative Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Tumor Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial10
Analgesic Efficacy and Adverse Effects of Epidural Ropivacaine Combined with Equipotent Alfentanil or Sufentanil for Labor Analgesia: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Trial10
The Impact of Different Regional Anesthesia Techniques on the Incidence of Chronic Post-surgical Pain in Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Network Meta-analysis10
Pain Management in the Most Vulnerable Intellectual Disability: A Review10
A Response to: Letter to the Editor Regarding “Analgesic Effectiveness of Truncal Plane Blocks in Patients Undergoing the Nuss Procedure: A Randomized Controlled Trial”10
Objective, Same-Day SCS Trials with ECAP-Controlled Closed-Loop Therapy: Depth of Response is Maintained from Trial to 12 months10
Effectiveness of Vortioxetine in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder Associated with Chronic Pain: An Observational Study in a Spanish Population10
Preoperative Versus Perioperative Risk Factors for Delayed Pain and Opioid Cessation After Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Study9
Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation Combined with Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Postoperative Recovery in Elderly Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Gastric Cancer Surgery: A9
Predicting Treatment Outcomes in Patients with Low Back Pain Using Gene Signature-Based Machine Learning Models9
Prediction of the Efficacy of Lumbar Sympathetic Block in Patients with Lower Extremity Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1 Based on the Sympathetic Skin Response9
Unmet Needs of Patients Living with Migraine in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries9
Intravenous Parecoxib for Pain Relief after Orthopedic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis9
Safety of Rimegepant in Adults with Migraine and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Analysis of a Multicenter, Long-Term, Open-Label Study9
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled 14-Week Study of Mirogabalin in Chinese Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain9
Comparison of Thoracoscopy-Guided Thoracic Paravertebral Block and Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Paravertebral Block in Postoperative Analgesia of Thoracoscopic Lung Cancer Radical Surgery: A Randomized 9
Outcomes of Low Back Placement of Intrathecal Pumps for Patients with Chronic Pain9
Real-World Retrospective Safety Analysis of OnabotulinumtoxinA for the Treatment of Patients with Chronic Migraine and Concomitant Therapeutic Indications9
Outcomes of Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Lumbar Nerves as Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain9
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