Pain Practice

Papers
(The median citation count of Pain Practice is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)
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Long‐term impact of spinal cord stimulation in FBSS patients: A retrospective ten‐year analysis70
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The use of ketamine infusion to dramatically reduce opioid requirements in a patient whose high‐dose intrathecal opioid pump was inadvertently cut during surgery41
Pocket pain following spinal cord stimulator generator implantation: A narrative review of this under‐reported risk34
Efficacy of quadratus lumborum block on postoperative pain and side effects in patients who underwent urological surgery: A meta‐analysis32
Lacertus notch as a sign of lacertus syndrome31
Overlap of pain‐related and general measures of disability among adults with chronic pain30
Painfully Obvious? Non‐Operative Drivers of Post‐Operative Pain and Opioid Exposure in a Predominantly Emergency Surgical Cohort: A Multicentre Observational Study Identifying Non‐Operative, Periopera30
Trends in Spinal Pain Procedure Volumes and Reimbursements: An Analysis of 20 Years of Medicare Data28
Online pain management programs for chronic, widespread musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review with meta‐analysis26
A case of secondary trigeminal neuralgia due to lateral medullary syndrome treated with trigeminal ganglion radiofrequency ablation25
Dorsal root ganglion stimulation device explantation: A multicenter pooled data analysis24
Efficacy and safety of perioperative ketamine for the prevention of chronic postsurgical pain: A meta‐analysis23
Retrograde thoracic spinal cord stimulation paddle placement for complex persistent spinal pain syndrome type 221
Mapping guideline‐informed care for chronic non‐specific low back pain with the biopsychosocial approach: A rapid review21
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Radiofrequency for chronic lumbosacral and cervical pain: Results of a consensus study using the RAND/UCLA appropriateness method17
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Combined cervical and thoracic spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain: A systematic literature review17
Bidirectional association between fibromyalgia and migraine among probands and unaffected non‐twin siblings: A nationwide population‐based study16
Is it possible to generate an additional pleasant and pain‐relieving muscle stimulation when using a low‐frequency spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for the treatment of lower back pain? Pilot 16
Effect of spinal cord stimulation on quality of life and opioid consumption in patients with failed back surgery syndrome15
8. Herpes zoster and post herpetic neuralgia15
BurstDR™ spinal cord stimulation for non‐operated discogenic low back pain15
2. Cervical radicular pain15
Are psychedelics the answer to chronic pain: A review of current literature15
Spinal cord stimulation in patients suffering from chronic pain after surgery for spinal intradural tumors: A case report and literature summary15
Radiofrequency ablation of the occipital nerves for treatment of neuralgias and headache15
Declining pain medicine fellowship applications from 2019 to 2024: A concerning trend among anesthesia residents and a growing gender disparity14
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Triptan treatment is associated with a higher number of red wine‐induced migraine episodes: An exploratory questionnaire‐based survey13
Fatty infiltration of the erector spinae12
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Strategies to build and maintain competence in pain management: Insights from a SIAARTI survey on educational needs among Italian anesthesiologists12
Efficacy of epidural analgesia for intractable cancer pain: A systematic review12
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Response to “cervical radicular pain”11
Smaller thoracic canal diameters are associated with thoracic radiculopathy and abdominal pain after spinal cord stimulator paddle lead placement11
Analysis of spinal canal diameter in the placement of thoracic spinal cord stimulator paddle leads11
Post‐COVID‐19 vaccination arm pain diagnosed as complex regional pain syndrome: A case report10
Letter to the editor on “The effect of ketamine on acute and chronic wound pain in patients undergoing breast surgery: A meta‐analysis and systematic review”10
Lead fracture in dorsal root ganglion stimulation10
Diagnosing persistent spinal pain syndrome type 210
Dorsal root ganglion stimulator—A targeted therapy for post‐herpetic neuralgia: The Middle East Experience10
Regarding Yalçınkaya et al.’s “Ossified/sequestrated lumbar disc: A ricochet in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis”10
Thoracic Canal Morphology10
Living systematic review to assess the analgesic undertreatment in cancer patients9
Efficacy and safety oftwice‐dailytramadol hydrochloride bilayersustained‐releasetablets with an immediate release component for postherpetic neuralgia: Results of a PhaseIII9
A prospective study of BurstDR™ spinal cord stimulation for non‐operated discogenic low back pain9
Paddle leads for the treatment of nonsurgical back pain—The DISTINCT study9
Phenotypical characterization of exteroceptive sensation and pain symptoms on diabetic patients9
Healthcare professionals' perspectives on the use of medicinal cannabis to manage chronic pain: A systematic search and narrative review9
Response to: Do not forget botulinum toxin. Letter to the editor: 8. Herpes zoster and post herpetic neuralgia8
Expression of cytokines at baseline correlate/predict in the disc the outcome of surgery after disc degeneration: A 12‐month follow‐up study8
Psychedelics for treating chronic pain8
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The influence of pain on community reintegration after spinal cord injury8
The use of the term “migraineur” in the modern scientific literature8
Artificial intelligence and pain medicine education: Benefits and pitfalls for the medical trainee: Comment7
Permanent trials for spinal cord stimulation7
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Enhancing contrast distribution with the far lateral approach in lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections: A retrospective analysis7
Intrathecal drug delivery systems for cancer pain: Considerations for device type and indication7
A survey of pain physicians: Needlesticks injuries7
Do patients with fibromyalgia have body image and tactile acuity distortion?7
Physical function estimates change in pain following IIPT among children with chronic pain7
Gabapentin—Friend or foe?7
Hypocrisy in conflict‐of‐interest disclosure in medical society leadership7
Characteristics and outcomes of peripheral neuropathic pain patients with repeated applications of high‐concentration capsaicin cutaneous patch: Results of a retrospective chart review in Germany7
Answer letter on “Letter to the editor on ‘Duloxetine induced tachychardia: A rare side effect’”7
Association of scalp block with intraoperative hemodynamic profiles and postoperative pain outcomes at 24–48 hours following craniotomy: An updated systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized co7
Ultrasound‐Guided Suprapatellar Pouch vs. Medial Midpatellar Injection: A Cadaveric Validation7
Preoperative hemoglobin A1c and perioperative blood glucose in patients with diabetes mellitus undergoing spinal cord stimulation surgery: A literature review of surgical site infection risk7
Low‐dosed outpatient biopsychosocial interventions: How effective?7
Cooled radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves provides 24‐Month durability in the management of osteoarthritic knee pain: Outcomes from a prospective, multicenter, randomized trial6
Wearable, noninvasive, pulsed shortwave (radiofrequency) therapy for postoperative analgesia: A randomized, double‐masked, sham‐controlled pilot study6
Delphi Consensus Revealing the Thoughts of Pain Management and Referral Specialties on the Use of SCS for Chronic Back Pain Patients Not Suitable for Spine Surgery6
The Portuguese version of the musculoskeletal pain intensity and interference questionnaire for musicians (MPIIQM‐Pt): Translation, cultural adaptation, and multicenter validation study in 6
Clinical outcomes of spinal cord stimulation in patients with intractable leg pain in Japan6
15. Cluster Headache6
Should We Consider Erector Spinae Plane Block for Herpes Zoster Pain Management? Letter to the Editor: 8. Herpes Zoster and Post Herpetic Neuralgia6
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Thoracic canal morphology on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging in spinal cord stimulation patients6
Duloxetine induced tachycardia: A rare side effect6
Analgesic effectiveness of preoperative ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane block versus paravertebral nerve block for breast surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of four randomized contr6
Targeted muscle reinnervation in managing post‐amputation related pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
Pancreatitis6
Anatomical and morphological variations in the dorsal root ganglion: Technical implications for chronic pain treatment with neuromodulation—A systematic review6
Does a combination of self‐reported signs related to central sensitization and pressure pain threshold allow for a more detailed classification of pain‐related characteristics in patients with chronic6
Exercise‐induced hypoalgesic effects of different types of physical exercise in individuals with neck pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
Long‐term recurrence‐free survival and complications of percutaneous balloon compression and radiofrequency thermocoagulation of Gasserian ganglion for trigeminal neuralgia: A retrospective study of 16
Ultrasound Examination for Brachial Plexus Injury Following Lat Pull‐Down Exercises6
Neuropathic pain due to compression of cervical medial branch by cervical Juxtafacet cyst: A case report6
The comparison of spread of methylene blue after the Pericapsular Nerve Group block and a double injection selectively targeting the articular branches to the anterior hip capsule in human cadavers5
Cannabis for treating fibromyalgia5
Systematic Review on Minimally Invasive Posterior Sacroiliac Joint Fusion5
Update of evidence‐based interventional pain medicine according to clinical diagnoses: Cervical radicular pain response to Helm et al.5
Considerations in permanent implantation of peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) for chronic neuropathic pain: An international cross‐sectional survey of implanters5
Cluneal neuropathy: Background, diagnosis, and treatment5
Pregabalin in patients with post‐traumatic peripheral neuropathic pain: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials5
Peripheral magnetic stimulation for chronic peripheral neuropathic pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis5
Analgesics for knee osteoarthritis: Did the pattern change?5
Effect of erector spinae plane block on postoperative analgesia after pediatric hip surgery: Randomized controlled study5
A comparison of steroid dose with or without local anesthetic in lumbar interlaminar epidural steroid injections5
Enablers, Barriers and Practical Applications of a Group‐Based Pain Self‐Management Program for Patients Receiving Medical Cannabis: A Qualitative Study of Patients and Clinicians5
Comparative efficacy of closed‐loop spinal cord stimulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation through combination trialing for cancer pain – A retrospective case series4
Chronic pain and continuity of analgesic treatment during the COVID‐19 pandemic4
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Shock waves as treatment of mouse myofascial trigger points4
Not a match: Why women are not choosing pain medicine4
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Analyzing the Landscape of Botulinum Toxin Research: A Bibliometric Study of Publication Performance and Emerging Trends4
Evaluation of neuropathic pain in lower extremity wounds using different assessment tools: A cross‐sectional study4
Fatty infiltration of the erector spinae at the upper lumbar spine could be a landmark for low back pain4
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A systematic review and network meta‐analysis comparing different epidural steroid injection approaches4
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Celiac plexus block: A diagnostic tool for neurogenic median arcuate ligament syndrome4
The feasibility and effectiveness of virtual reality meditation on reducing chronic pain for older adults with knee osteoarthritis4
Dynamic ultrasound examination for snapping radial nerve4
Triptan treatment is associated with a higher number of red wine‐induced migraine episodes: An exploratory questionnaire‐based survey4
10 kHz stimulation as rescue therapy for spinal cord stimulation trial failure or loss of efficacy: A retrospective study4
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Potentially inappropriate NSAID prescriptions in older adults4
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Acute Wheezing Reactions Following Intravenous Citalopram for Postoperative Lung Decortication Pain Relief4
Author's Response to Letter to the Editor Regarding “Long‐Term Efficacy of 10  kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation in Managing Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: A4
Celecoxib‐tramadol co‐crystal in patients with moderate‐to‐severe pain following bunionectomy with osteotomy: Secondary analyses by baseline pain intensity and use of rescue medication of a phase 3, r3
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Commentary on “Efficacy and Safety of Once‐Daily Prolonged‐Release Pregabalin for the Treatment of Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized, Double‐Blind, Active, and Placebo‐Control3
The applications of cryoneurolysis for acute and chronic pain management3
Effectiveness of integrated approach of yoga therapy versus usual care in management on chronic low back pain patients: A randomized controlled pilot study3
Cephalad extraspinal spinal cord stimulator lead migration & salvage: A case report3
Relationship between number of prior lumbar spine surgeries and outcomes following spinal cord stimulator implantation: A multisite, retrospective pooled analysis3
Rare presentation of a rare disease dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica3
New Zealand Survey of the Diagnosis and Treatment Experiences of People With Upper Limb Complex Regional Pain Syndrome3
Wellness of patients with chronic pain is not only about pain intensity3
Do not forget botulinum toxin. Letter to the editor: 8. Herpes zoster and post herpetic neuralgia3
Analgesic utilization in people with knee osteoarthritis: A population‐based study using primary care data3
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Chronic pelvic pain and role of dorsal root ganglion stimulation3
The MOTION study: Two‐year results of a real‐world randomized controlled trial of the mild® procedure for treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis3
Self‐reported pain during the initial postoperative period following open lumbar spine fusion surgery does not correlate with the number of levels fused: A prospective trial of 40 patients3
Decompression versus decompression plus fusion for treating degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis3
Anterior Extrusion of an Orthobiologic Sacroiliac Joint Implant in a Patient With Psoriatic Arthritis3
Chronic low back pain comorbidity count and its impact on exacerbating opioid and non‐opioid prescribing behavior3
An overview of local anesthetics in over‐the‐counter products3
Clinical study of puncture technique in single division of the trigeminal ganglion intumescentia3
Effectiveness of CT‐guided percutaneous cordotomy in intractable cancer pain: Experience in 14 patients3
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Long‐Term Effects of a Chronic Pain Management Program (‘ PAIN CAMP ’) on Refractory Chronic Pain Classified by ICD 2
Caudal epidural steroid injections: Is ultrasound guidance sufficient?2
Treatment of joint pain using dorsal root ganglion stimulation2
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Reduction in opioid consumption and improvement in function with spinal cord stimulation2
Opioid deprescribing in chronic pain management: Insights from Taiwan on the French experience2
Sensitization symptoms are associated with psychological and cognitive variables in COVID‐19 survivors exhibiting post‐COVID pain2
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Chronic low back pain and cognitive function2
The Effects of Psychological Treatments for Chronic Pain on Reducing Opioid Use in People at Risk for Opioid Misuse: A Randomized Feasibility Trial2
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Issues in patient cohort, surrogate outcome measures and conflicts of interest of JAMA Neurology's Dhruva et al. propensity‐matched retrospective evaluation of a single insurer administrati2
Dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG‐s) for potential resolution of restless leg syndrome symptoms and increased cost savings for patients: A case study2
Elevated lead impedances in spinal cord stimulation systems2
Spinal cord stimulation and return to work of patients with failed back surgery syndrome2
Utilizing a learning health system to capture real‐world patient data: Application of the reliable change index to evaluate and improve the outcome of a pain rehabilitation program2
Outcomes of the SpineJack Implant System for Cancer Patients With Pathological Fractures2
Association between IL‐10 systemic low level and highest pain score in patients during symptomatic SARS‐CoV‐2 infection2
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Confounding pitfalls in chronic pain research2
Bipolar radiofrequency ablation lesion areas and confluence: An ex vivo study and technical report2
Effect of a structured stretching exercise program on resolution of myofascial pain and opioid usage in “legacy pain” patients: A retrospective cohort study2
A retrospective review of elevated lead impedances in impedance‐dependent magnetic resonance‐conditional spinal cord stimulation devices2
Dual therapy with Erenumab and onabotulinumtoxinA: No synergistic effect in chronic migraine: A retrospective cohort study2
Preventing technique‐related complications in spinal cord stimulation trials: The Dural Substitute Confetti technique. A retrospective monocentric analysis2
Minimally Invasive, Micro‐Autologous Fat Transfer for Secondary Occipital Neuralgia2
Conditioned pain modulation and psychological factors in young adults with recurrent or chronic neck pain2
Dorsal root ganglion stimulation for the treatment of joint pain with predominantly nociceptive characteristics: A case series2
Commentary on “Evaluation of Neuropathic Pain in Lower Extremity Wounds Using Different Assessment Tools: A Cross‐Sectional Study”2
Response to the Letter to the Editor—“Confounding Pitfalls in Chronic Pain Research”2
Risk of SARS‐CoV‐2 following joint and epidural corticosteroid injections: A retrospective study2
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Occipital nerve stimulation: A detailed description of a surgical approach and a discussion on implantation techniques2
Traumatic Exposure and PTSD Symptoms in a Sample From a Tertiary Pain Clinic2
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Comments on Retrograde thoracic spinal cord stimulation paddle placement for complex persistent spinal pain syndrome type 22
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Determining the level of cervical radiculopathy: Agreement between visual inspection of pain drawings and magnetic resonance imaging2
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Interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation and sexual functioning: Treatment outcomes and patient preferences2
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Percutaneous image‐guided lumbar decompression and interspinous spacers for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis: A 2‐year Medicare Claims Benchmark Study1
Adherence to ESMO guidelines on cancer pain management and their applicability to specialist palliative care centers: An observational, prospective, and multicenter study1
To what degree patient‐reported symptoms of central sensitization, kinesiophobia, disability, sleep, and life quality associated with 24‐h heart rate variability and actigraphy measurements?1
Prescribers' preferences for triptans in migraine: Insights from the French National Social Security System Open Data1
The effectiveness of liposomal bupivacaine in ultrasound‐guided abdominal wall blocks after open abdominal surgery: A systematic review1
Recommendations to standardize patients' follow‐up after interventional procedures in chronic pain treatment: A Delphi study1
Ossified/sequestrated lumbar disc: A ricochet in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis1
Differences in efficacy and safety between intrathecal infusion devices in cancer pain1
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Assessment of exercise‐induced hypoalgesia in chronic low back pain and potential associations with psychological factors and central sensitization symptoms: A case–control study1
Pain treatment in Mexico: The urgency for interventional techniques1
Reduction in pain‐related fear is not associated with improvement in spinal biomechanics but with decrease in movement‐evoked pain in patients with chronic low back pain1
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An interdisciplinary virtual group program addressing the FINER points of chronic pain management: An exploratory analysis of functional outcomes1
Comparison of microvascular decompression, percutaneous radiofrequency rhizotomy, and stereotactic radiosurgery in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia: A long term quasi‐experimental study1
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16. Pain in chronic pancreatitis1
Factors associated with patient no‐show rates in an academic pain management practice1
US Adolescents’ and Young Adults’ Sources for Prescription Opioid Misuse: Age, Substance Use, and Mental Health Differences1
Finding predictors for successful opioid response in cancer patients: An analysis of data from four randomized controlled trials1
The incidence of lumbar spine surgery following Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression and Superion Indirect Decompression System for treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis: a retrospective review1
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On the cervical epidural needle tip position and contrast spread: Is the anteroposterior view superior to the lateral view for determining target access and as a marker for efficacy?1
Developing the Necessary Information for Sample Size Calculations in Future Spinal Cord Stimulation Clinical Trials1
Neurosurgical management for chronic and end‐of‐life pain in children: A systematic review1
Immediate and Long‐Term Effects of Different Montages of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Over Primary Visual Cortex in Patients With Chronic Migraine: A Randomized, Double‐Blind, Sham‐Controll1
Novel spinal cord stimulation system with a Battery‐Free micro‐implantable pulse generator1
Lumbar Multifidus Dysfunction and Chronic Low Back Pain: Overview, Therapies, and an Update on the Evidence1
Post‐amputation pain: Comparing pain presentations between adults with and without increased amputated‐region sensitivity1
Correction to “Developing the Necessary Information for Sample Size Calculations in Future Spinal Cord Stimulation Clinical Trials”1
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Systematic review and meta‐analysis of celiac plexus neurolysis for abdominal pain associated with unresectable pancreatic cancer1
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Loss of effectiveness with an implanted drug delivery system for intrathecal pain therapy due to corrosion1
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The sacroiliac joint1
Twenty‐One‐Year Experience With Cervical Diagnostic Blocks and Denervation: A Study of 1031 Cases at a Single Institution1
Investigating the Impact of Pain Duration and Socio‐Demographic Factors on Pain Areas in Neck Pain Patients Using a m‐Health Application1
Efficacy of percutaneous lumbar decompression and interspinous spacers1
Superficial cervical plexus hydrodissection for submandibular pain1
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Clinical results of lumbar sympathetic blocks in lower limb complex regional pain syndrome using infrared thermography as a support tool1
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Narrative review: Managing buprenorphine and opioid use disorder in the perioperative setting1
Neuropathic pain component and its association with time elapsed since pain onset in patients with low back pain1
Interventional pathway in the management of refractory chronic flank pain: Prospective series in 45 patients1
Physiotherapy management of nociplastic pain: A Delphi study of Italian specialists1
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