Modern pain research began in the 1960s, and in recent decades, there has been a change in the perception of pain that has profoundly influenced scientific and medical pain research and treatment. Pain is no longer viewed as a symptom but rather a disease in and of itself. Its occurrence,...
There is no psychological contraindication to peripheral nerve stimulation; and There is objective evidence of pathology (e.g., electromyography); and Trial of percutaneous stimulation was successful (resulting in at least a 50 % reduction in pain). Experimental, Investigational, or Unproven The follo...
Knee pain affects tens of millions of people in the United States annually – the pain can be disabling and often negatively impacts the patient’s quality of life, function and can even prevent one’...
As the head tilts farther forward, the spine is forced to bear incrementally increasing weight. Eventually, the cervical spine loses its natural curve. This can lead to increased stress on the neck muscles, excessive wear and tear on the spine, disc degeneration, and, in severe cases, e...
Surgical intervention is sometimes necessary in addressing pain. However, it is more likely to be used in the case of acute pain (such as a broken bone) rather than chronic pain. Oftentimes with chronic pain, the source is difficult to identify. A surgeon can’t operate if they don’t kn...
In addition, pain is also associated with basic neural circuits, including the peripheral transmission of pain signals, the ascending pain transduction tract, and pain perception and modulation in the brain (Cao et al., 2024). This review summarizes the underlying mechanisms of pain associated with...
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This chapter highlights the prevalence of inadequate pain control in surgical patients, emphasizing the need for a multimodal approach to address nociceptive, inflammatory, and neuropathic pain. This involves integrating regional anesthesia techniques wi
The glenohumeral joint is the most mobile joint of the human body, allowing a range of motion in multiple planes. Thus, injuries of the glenohumeral joint or the rotator cuff tendons stabilizing the joint result in restricted motion, causing chronic pain.1 The prevalence of shoulder pain ...