Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain
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Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation of the Ganglion Impar for Coccydynia Management: Long-Term Effects.
To investigate the short- and long-term effects of ganglion impar radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) treatment in patients with chronic coccydynia. ⋯ Our data suggested that RFT of the ganglion impar in patients with chronic coccydynia resulted in effective outcomes, and patients who responded to RFT had significantly lower post-RFT pain scores.
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This study was designed to address the current relative void of valid measures by developing evidence-based quality indicators for pain management of chronic nonmalignant pain. ⋯ The created set has tested to be feasible, reliable, and useful, with the capacity to serve as the baseline for developing the necessary strategies to improve the management of chronic nonmalignant pain, by monitoring and evaluating quality of care.
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Among the elderly population, chronic osteoarthritis of the knee joint is one of the leading causes of disability and causes considerable pain, joint stiffness, and functional limitations. Although knee replacement is a good option for advanced osteoarthritis, many patients could not undergo surgery due to comorbidities or other reasons. ⋯ Ultrasound-guided alcohol neurolysis is a good alternative for patients having severe pain from knee osteoarthritis and provides significant pain relief for more than 6 months.