Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain
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Review Meta Analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis suggest strength training and workplace modifications may reduce neck pain in office workers.
Neck pain is a burdensome musculoskeletal disorder in office workers. Workplace interventions aim to prevent and minimize the effect of neck pain and improve work quality. However, the summed effect of workplace interventions on neck pain in office workers remains unclear. This systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression evaluated the summed effect of workplace interventions on neck pain in office workers. ⋯ There is low-quality evidence that neck strengthening and tailored workstation modifications are effective at reducing neck pain in office workers. Further high-quality research methodology, including clinicians, is important to evaluate this summed effect.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Radiofrequency thoracic sympathectomy for sympathetically maintained chronic post-mastectomy pain, a preliminary report: six months results.
Evaluation of the analgesic efficacy of radiofrequency thoracic sympathectomy for sympathetically maintained post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS). ⋯ Radiofrequency thoracic sympathectomy for sympathetically maintained PMPS decreased VAS pain scores and reduced the need for anti-neuropathic drugs, particularly opioid medications, and provided better patient satisfaction.