Pain medicine : the official journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine
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It has been estimated that 20% of the general population will suffer shoulder pain throughout their lives, with a prevalence that can reach up to 50%. The suprascapular nerve (SSN) provides sensation for the posterior and superior regions of the glenohumeral joint, whereas the anterior and inferior zones and the skin are innervated mostly by the axillary nerve. Pulsed radiofrequency on the SSN has been proposed as a therapeutic option in chronic shoulder pain. Axillary nerve block has been proposed in the context of surgical analgesia as an adjuvant to SSN block. ⋯ By adapting an approach developed in acute pain management, we can safely deliver pulsed radiofrequency to the suprascapular and axillary nerves for the treatment of shoulder pain.
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Editorial Comment
Teaching Cases to Promote Clinical Advancement in Pain Medicine.
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Letter Historical Article
Unique Origins of Modern Opioid Marketing and the Link to the Opioid Epidemic: A Historical Perspective.