Cruciate-Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty versus Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty in Medial Compartmental Osteoarthritis: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of Early Postoperat... by Laoruengthana A, Reosanguanwong K, Rattanaprichavej P, Sahasoonthorn K, Santisathaporn N, Pongpirul K

“…The UKA group ambulated significantly earlier (1.56 vs 2.13 days; p< 0.001), had shorter LOS (3.68 vs 4.28 days; p< 0.004) and incurred 12.43% lower costs when compared to the TKA group.Conclusion: Patients who underwent CR TKA with multimodal pain management did not experience more postoperative pain or morphine use than those who underwent UKA. …”
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Comparison of Analgesic Effects of Intravenous and Intraperitoneal Magnesium Sulphate in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study by Ankit Kansal, Dinesh kataria, Shankey Garg, Swati Taneja, Shalvi mahajan

“…However, the data on the effectiveness and safety of magnesium sulphate delivered via two distinct routes (intravenous and intraperitoneal) for postoperative pain management is scant. Methods: This prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted on 80 adult patients. …”
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A multi-institutional prospective observational study to evaluate fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) for preventing delirium in adults with hip fracture by Michael Kelly, Kristin Salottolo, Allen Tanner, David Bar-Or, Richard Meinig, Landon Fine, Robert Madayag, Francie Ekengren, Phillip Roman

“…Objectives Until recently, systemic opioids have been standard care for acute pain management of geriatric hip fracture; however, opioids increase risk for delirium. …”
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Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Anal Fissures: A 1-Year Follow-Up Study before and after Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Injection by Sonia-Roxana Burtic, Luca Castiglione, Marius Murariu, Ovidiu Rosca, Catalin Dumitru, Octavian Neagoe

“…Additionally, significant improvements were noted in patient perception on quality of life from the perspective of various aspects including physical discomfort, pain management, and mood and emotional well-being. The study demonstrated that Botox injections significantly improved the quality of life in patients with chronic anal fissures, with sustained benefits observed over a year. …”
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Discordance of global assessment between the patients and physicians predicts 9-year pain-related outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis patients by Kazuhiro Hayashi, Kenji Miki, Kenji Miki, Kenji Miki, Kenrin Shi, Masao Yukioka, Masao Yukioka, Takehiro Hirayama, Kohei Tsujimoto, Takao Takeuchi, Yasuhisa Hayaishi, Masahiro Hayaishi

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Drug eruptions in posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by Masashi Uehara, Shota Ikegami, Shugo Kuraishi, Hiroki Oba, Takashi Takizawa, Ryo Munakata, Terue Hatakenaka, Tetsuhiko Mimura, Jun Takahashi

“…Objective: An important issue in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) correction surgery is postoperative pain management due to the procedure’s relatively high invasiveness. …”
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Use of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and their Increased Risk on Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding by Abdullah Sohail

“…One approach is to use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration.7 Another approach is to use alternative pain management strategies, such as physical therapy or non-pharmacological interventions but it is critical to note, that even though these therapies are available, they are underused by patients and physicians due to a lack of awareness.8 For patients who must take NSAIDs, the use of gastroprotective agents, such as proton pump inhibitors or misoprostol, may also be effective in reducing the risk of GI bleeding.9 In conclusion, the use of NSAIDs carries a significant risk of GI bleeding, and recent research has highlighted the further need for awareness of these risks. …”
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Physical therapy interventions for people experiencing homelessness to improve pain and self-perceived health status by Carolina Jiménez-Sánchez, Natalia Brandín-de la Cruz, Raquel Lafuente-Ureta, Marina Francín-Gallego, Sandra Calvo, Rocío Fortún-Rabadán, Sara Pérez-Palomares

“…The findings suggest that a paradigm shift in pain management, including a physical therapy service in shelters, is needed to address the rehabilitation demands of these individuals in a real-life context. …”
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REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AS A TOOL FOR PREVENTION OF CHRONIC PAIN SYNDROME IN CHILDREN AFTER ANTERIOR ABDOMINAL WALL SURGERY by Semkovych Ya. V.

“…In pediatrics, regional anesthesia (RA) is one of the most valuable and safest means of perioperative pain management, chronic pain syndrome prevention and is an essential part of modern anesthetic practice. …”
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Role of biophysical stimulation in multimodal management of vertebral compression fractures by Alberto Di Martino, Eleonora Villari, Riccardo Poluzzi, Matteo Brunello, Valentino Rossomando, Claudio D’Agostino, Federico Ruta, Cesare Faldini

“…Treatment uses a multimodal management consisting of a combination of brace, pain management, bone metabolism evaluation, osteoporosis medication and has recently incorporated biophysical stimulation, a noninvasive technique that uses induced electric stimulation to improve bone recovery through the direct and indirect upregulation of bone morphogenic proteins, stimulating bone formation and remodeling. …”
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Global Responses of Il-1β-Primed 3D Tendon Constructs to Treatment with Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields by Renate Gehwolf, Bettina Schwemberger, Malik Jessen, Stefanie Korntner, Andrea Wagner, Christine Lehner, Nadja Weissenbacher, Herbert Tempfer, Andreas Traweger

“…Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is often used for pain management, osteoarthritis, and delayed wound healing. …”
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Lifestyle and Pain following Cancer: State-of-the-Art and Future Directions by Astrid Lahousse, Eva Roose, Laurence Leysen, Sevilay Tümkaya Yilmaz, Kenza Mostaqim, Felipe Reis, Emma Rheel, David Beckwée, Jo Nijs

“…Next, given the high vulnerability of cancer survivors to insomnia, addressing and treating those sleep problems should be another target in pain management due to its capacity to increase hyperalgesia. …”
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Testing for Thrombophilia in Young Cryptogenic Stroke Patients: Does the Presence of Patent Foramen Ovale Make a Difference? by Mantas Jokubaitis, Rūta Mineikytė, Lina Kryžauskaitė, Lina Gumbienė, Lina Kaplerienė, Saulius Andruškevičius, Kristina Ryliškienė

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A Delphi Study on the Management of Neuropathic Cancer Pain in Spain: The DOLNEO Study by Pérez-Hernández C, Cánovas ML, Carmona-Bayonas A, Escobar Y, Margarit C, Mulero Cervantes JF, Quintanar T, Serrano Alfonso A, Virizuela J

“…Concepción Pérez-Hernández,1 María Luz Cánovas,2 Alberto Carmona-Bayonas,3 Yolanda Escobar,4 César Margarit,5 Juan Francisco Mulero Cervantes,6 Teresa Quintanar,7 Ancor Serrano Alfonso,8 Juan Virizuela9 1Pain Unit, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, Spain; 2Anesthesia, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Ourense (SERGAS), Ourense, Spain; 3Hematology and Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario Morales Meseguer, UMU, IMIB, Murcia, Spain; 4Medical Oncology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon, Madrid, Spain; 5Pain Unit, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain; 6Pain Unit, Hospital General Universitario Santa Lucía, Cartagena, Spain; 7Medical Oncology, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche, Spain; 8Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Pain Management, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain; 9Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, SpainCorrespondence: Concepción Pérez-Hernández, Pain Unit, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Calle de Diego de León 62, Madrid, 28006, Spain, Tel +34 915 20 22 00, Email concha.phte@gmail.comPurpose: The objectives of this project were to assess the current situation and management of cancer-related neuropathic pain (CRNP) in Spain and to provide specific recommendations for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of CRNP using a Delphi methodology.Methods: This was a qualitative study that followed a Delphi methodology using a questionnaire with 56 statements that were grouped into 5 areas related to CRNP: prevalence and impact, pathophysiology, assessment and diagnosis, specific syndromes, treatment, and multidisciplinary approach. …”
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Administration of ketoprofen in postpartum sows to control the incidence of post-parturient disorders and improve piglet survival rate by Suwicha Jeeraphokhakul, Thanabat Theerakulpisut, Pitchapa Khampoomee, Jakkrit Chaiwangna, Preechaphon Taechamaeteekul, Natchanon Dumniem, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Padet Tummaruk

“…Objective Inflammation and pain management in postpartum hyperprolific sows is currently an important animal welfare issue in the swine industry. …”
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Changes in pain and concurrent pain medication use following compounded topical analgesic treatment for chronic pain: 3- and 6-month follow-up results from the prospective, observa... by Gudin JA, Brennan MJ, Harris ED, Hurwitz PL, Dietze DT, Strader JD

“…Jeffrey A Gudin,1 Michael J Brennan,2 E Dennis Harris,3 Peter L Hurwitz,3 Derek T Dietze,4 James D Strader5 1Pain Medicine and Palliative Care, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Englewood, NJ, 2The Pain Center of Fairfield, Fairfield, CT, 3Clarity Science, Austin, TX, 4Metrics for Learning, LLC, Queen Creek, AZ, 5Safe Harbor Compliance and Clinical Services, LLC, Austin, TX, USA Background: Opioids and other controlled substances prescribed for chronic pain are associated with abuse, addiction, and death, prompting national initiatives to identify safe and effective pain management strategies including topical analgesics.Methods: This prospective, observational study evaluated changes from baseline in overall mean severity and interference scores on the Brief Pain Inventory scale and the use of concurrent pain medications at 3- and 6-month follow-up assessments in chronic pain patients treated with topical analgesics. …”
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The Efficacy of Neuromodulation Interventions for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Xu R, Yu C, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Li M, Jia B, Yan S, Jiang M

“…Runbing Xu,1,&ast; Changhe Yu,2,&ast; Xinyu Zhang,1 Yipin Zhang,1 Mengfei Li,1 Bei Jia,1 Shiyan Yan,3 Miao Jiang1,4 1Hematology and Oncology Department, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Affiliated Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Tuina and Pain Management Department, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Affiliated Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 4School of Life Science, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Miao Jiang, School of Life Science, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Gongchen Street, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8613511072205, Email doctorjiang@139.com Shiyan Yan, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Gongchen Street, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8613521436209, Email yanshiyan0927@sina.comPurpose: To determine the efficacy and safety of a neuromodulation intervention regimen in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).Patients and Methods: Systematic searches were conducted in seven English databases. …”
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Experiences of Alaska Native people living with burn injury and opportunities for health system strengthening by Mallory B. Smith, Elisha Brownson, Andrea K. Newman, Christopher Madison, Molly Fuentes, Dagmar Amtmann, Gretchen J. Carrougher, Nicole S. Gibran, Barclay T. Stewart

“…Results Three themes were identified: 1-Challenges with local burn care in remote communities including limited first aid, triage, pain management, and wound care, as well as long-distance transport to definitive care; 2-Divergence between cultural values and medical practices that generated mistrust in the medical system, isolation from their support systems, and recovery goals that were not aligned with their needs; 3-Difficulty accessing emotional health support and a survivor community that could empower their resilience. …”
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Long-term clinical outcomes in critically ill patients with sepsis and pre-existing low muscle mass: a retrospective cohort study by Nola Darden, Sonakshi Sharma, Xue Wu, Benjamin Mancini, Kunal Karamchandani, Anthony S. Bonavia

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A study on the learning curve for a new radioactive seed template retainer assisted by CT-guided radioactive seed implantation for advanced non-small cell lung cancer by Xiaodong Huo, Huixing Wang, Bin Huo, Lei Wang, Shude Chai, Junjie Wang, Haitao Wang

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