Articles: back-pain.
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A retrospective cohort study in the general population of Switzerland. ⋯ BP history is highly predictive for future BP episodes.
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Physician Sportsmed · Feb 2011
Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialEffectiveness and safety of diclofenac epolamine topical patch 1.3% for the treatment of acute pain due to back strain: an open-label, uncontrolled study.
The diclofenac epolamine topical patch 1.3% (DETP) is indicated for topical treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions. This exploratory, multicenter, open-label study evaluated effectiveness and safety of DETP in patients with acute pain due to back strain. ⋯ In this exploratory study, patients experienced well-tolerated relief for acute pain due to back strain, with ≥ 85% of patients and their investigators expressing satisfaction with DETP treatment.
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Feb 2011
Spinal cord stimulators: typical positioning and postsurgical complications.
Implantation of a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) is one option for pain control in individuals with chronic lumbosacral radicular or axial lumbar pain. The expected positioning of SCSs based on the location of pain, the types of electrodes (percutaneous vs surgical paddle), and the types of electrode arrays and the potential complications have not been described to date in the radiology literature. ⋯ Radiologists should be familiar with the different types of electrodes and typical spinal locations of electrodes, leads, and implantable pulse generators. Improper placement of electrodes may lead to ineffective pain relief or to other complications.