The Clinical journal of pain
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Meta Analysis
Percutaneous Electrical Stimulation Improves Chronic Knee Pain and Function. A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses.
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effectiveness of percutaneous electrical stimulation in the modulation of pain and its implication in the function of patients with a painful knee condition. ⋯ This review showed a positive effect of applying the percutaneous electrical stimulation for reducing pain and improving function in adults with a painful knee.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Single-Injection Erector Spinae Plane Block, Retrolaminar Block and Paravertebral Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Single-Incision Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Three-Arm, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Non-Inferiority Trial.
Effective postoperative analgesia is critical for thoracic surgery. This study compares the analgesic efficacy of the erector spinae plane block (ESPB), retrolaminar block (RLB), and paravertebral block (TPVB) in single-incision video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (SITS). ⋯ ESPB and RLB provide noninferior analgesia compared with TPVB in SITS patients and are effective alternatives that enhance safety.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Ultrasound-guided Double-point Versus Single-point Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Modified Radical Mastectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The double-point serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) covers more area, including the axilla, than the single-point approach, potentially offering better pain relief after modified radical mastectomy (MRM). The objective of this study were to evaluate the clinical outcomes of these 2 procedures for patients treated with MRMs. ⋯ Double-point SAPB offers wider anesthetic spread but shows no significant clinical advantage in pain or axillary comfort over single-point SAPB after MRM.
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Substance use among individuals receiving prescription opioids for pain may be associated with poorer functioning. The purpose of this study was to examine whether the use of substances (ie, alcohol, marijuana, or tobacco) among individuals prescribed opioids for pain management was associated with pain, psychiatric disorders, and opioid misuse. ⋯ Substance use is common among individuals receiving prescription opioids. Some types of substance use may be related to poorer opioid, pain, and psychiatric functioning. Clinicians prescribing opioids for pain management should assess for substance use, including tobacco, and be aware of the association with poorer functioning. Interventions could target pain, psychiatric symptoms, and substance use simultaneously to optimize outcomes for individuals with pain and substance use.
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Limited data exist regarding recovery from surgery from the adolescent's perspective, or data regarding concordance between adolescent and caregiver symptom reports preventing appreciation of adolescent needs and hindering the provision of appropriate care. ⋯ Adolescents may experience significant physical symptoms, such as pain and fatigue, even after minor surgeries. Fatigue symptoms may be unrelated to pain or sleep. Caregiver report of adolescent psychological symptoms may be necessary to gain a complete understanding of those symptoms in this population.