The Clinical journal of pain
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To determine whether differences exist between children with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) who identify an inciting physical traumatic event (group T) versus those without such history (group NT). ⋯ We found minimal differences in children with CRPS who report a prior history of physical trauma to those who do not. Physical trauma may not play as significant a role as immobility, such as casting. The groups mostly had similar psychological backgrounds and outcomes.
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We tested the hypothesis that patients who received methocarbamol postoperatively experience less severe pain and require smaller doses of opioids than those who did not receive methocarbamol. ⋯ Postoperative methocarbamol was associated with significantly higher acute postoperative pain burden and opioid dose requirements. Although the results of the study are influenced by residual confounding, they suggest a limited-if any-benefit of methocarbamol as an adjunct of postoperative pain management.
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Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent, painful, and disabling musculoskeletal condition. One method that could more accurately monitor the pain associated with knee OA is ecological momentary assessment (EMA) using a smartphone. ⋯ This study highlights that smartphone EMA is an acceptable method for capturing pain-related symptoms and experiences of those expereiencing knee OA. Future EMA studies should ensure design features are considered that reduce missing data and limit the responder burden to improve data quality.