OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Pain Practice is 4. 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.)

Article	Citations
Long‐term impact of spinal cord stimulation in FBSS patients: A retrospective ten‐year analysis	70
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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 surgery	41
Pocket pain following spinal cord stimulator generator implantation: A narrative review of this under‐reported risk	34
Efficacy of quadratus lumborum block on postoperative pain and side effects in patients who underwent urological surgery: A meta‐analysis	32
Lacertus notch as a sign of lacertus syndrome	31
Overlap of pain‐related and general measures of disability among adults with chronic pain	30
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, Periopera	30
Trends in Spinal Pain Procedure Volumes and Reimbursements: An Analysis of 20 Years of Medicare Data	28
Online pain management programs for chronic, widespread musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review with meta‐analysis	26
A case of secondary trigeminal neuralgia due to lateral medullary syndrome treated with trigeminal ganglion radiofrequency ablation	25
Dorsal root ganglion stimulation device explantation: A multicenter pooled data analysis	24
Efficacy and safety of perioperative ketamine for the prevention of chronic postsurgical pain: A meta‐analysis	23
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Retrograde thoracic spinal cord stimulation paddle placement for complex persistent spinal pain syndrome type 2	21
Mapping guideline‐informed care for chronic non‐specific low back pain with the biopsychosocial approach: A rapid review	21
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Radiofrequency for chronic lumbosacral and cervical pain: Results of a consensus study using the RAND/UCLA appropriateness method	17
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Combined cervical and thoracic spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain: A systematic literature review	17
Bidirectional association between fibromyalgia and migraine among probands and unaffected non‐twin siblings: A nationwide population‐based study	16
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 syndrome	15
8. Herpes zoster and post herpetic neuralgia	15
BurstDR™ spinal cord stimulation for non‐operated discogenic low back pain	15
2. Cervical radicular pain	15
Are psychedelics the answer to chronic pain: A review of current literature	15
Spinal cord stimulation in patients suffering from chronic pain after surgery for spinal intradural tumors: A case report and literature summary	15
Radiofrequency ablation of the occipital nerves for treatment of neuralgias and headache	15
Declining pain medicine fellowship applications from 2019 to 2024: A concerning trend among anesthesia residents and a growing gender disparity	14
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Triptan treatment is associated with a higher number of red wine‐induced migraine episodes: An exploratory questionnaire‐based survey	13
Fatty infiltration of the erector spinae	12
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Strategies to build and maintain competence in pain management: Insights from a SIAARTI survey on educational needs among Italian anesthesiologists	12
Efficacy of epidural analgesia for intractable cancer pain: A systematic review	12
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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 placement	11
Analysis of spinal canal diameter in the placement of thoracic spinal cord stimulator paddle leads	11
Regarding Yalçınkaya et al.’s “Ossified/sequestrated lumbar disc: A ricochet in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis”	10
Thoracic Canal Morphology	10
Post‐COVID‐19 vaccination arm pain diagnosed as complex regional pain syndrome: A case report	10
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 stimulation	10
Diagnosing persistent spinal pain syndrome type 2	10
Dorsal root ganglion stimulator—A targeted therapy for post‐herpetic neuralgia: The Middle East Experience	10
Living systematic review to assess the analgesic undertreatment in cancer patients	9
Efficacy and safety oftwice‐dailytramadol hydrochloride bilayersustained‐releasetablets with an immediate release component for postherpetic neuralgia: Results of a PhaseIII	9
A prospective study of BurstDR™ spinal cord stimulation for non‐operated discogenic low back pain	9
Paddle leads for the treatment of nonsurgical back pain—The DISTINCT study	9
Phenotypical characterization of exteroceptive sensation and pain symptoms on diabetic patients	9
Healthcare professionals' perspectives on the use of medicinal cannabis to manage chronic pain: A systematic search and narrative review	9
Response to: Do not forget botulinum toxin. Letter to the editor: 8. Herpes zoster and post herpetic neuralgia	8
Expression of cytokines at baseline correlate/predict in the disc the outcome of surgery after disc degeneration: A 12‐month follow‐up study	8
Psychedelics for treating chronic pain	8
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The influence of pain on community reintegration after spinal cord injury	8
The use of the term “migraineur” in the modern scientific literature	8
Artificial intelligence and pain medicine education: Benefits and pitfalls for the medical trainee: Comment	7
Permanent trials for spinal cord stimulation	7
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Enhancing contrast distribution with the far lateral approach in lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections: A retrospective analysis	7
Intrathecal drug delivery systems for cancer pain: Considerations for device type and indication	7
A survey of pain physicians: Needlesticks injuries	7
Do patients with fibromyalgia have body image and tactile acuity distortion?	7
Physical function estimates change in pain following IIPT among children with chronic pain	7
Gabapentin—Friend or foe?	7
Hypocrisy in conflict‐of‐interest disclosure in medical society leadership	7
Characteristics and outcomes of peripheral neuropathic pain patients with repeated applications of high‐concentration capsaicin cutaneous patch: Results of a retrospective chart review in Germany	7
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 co	7
Ultrasound‐Guided Suprapatellar Pouch vs. Medial Midpatellar Injection: A Cadaveric Validation	7
Preoperative hemoglobin A1c and perioperative blood glucose in patients with diabetes mellitus undergoing spinal cord stimulation surgery: A literature review of surgical site infection risk	7
Low‐dosed outpatient biopsychosocial interventions: How effective?	7
Long‐term recurrence‐free survival and complications of percutaneous balloon compression and radiofrequency thermocoagulation of Gasserian ganglion for trigeminal neuralgia: A retrospective study of 1	6
Ultrasound Examination for Brachial Plexus Injury Following Lat Pull‐Down Exercises	6
Neuropathic pain due to compression of cervical medial branch by cervical Juxtafacet cyst: A case report	6
Cooled radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves provides 24‐Month durability in the management of osteoarthritic knee pain: Outcomes from a prospective, multicenter, randomized trial	6
Wearable, noninvasive, pulsed shortwave (radiofrequency) therapy for postoperative analgesia: A randomized, double‐masked, sham‐controlled pilot study	6
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 Surgery	6
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 Japan	6
15. Cluster Headache	6
Should We Consider Erector Spinae Plane Block for Herpes Zoster Pain Management? Letter to the Editor: 8. Herpes Zoster and Post Herpetic Neuralgia	6
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Thoracic canal morphology on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging in spinal cord stimulation patients	6
Duloxetine induced tachycardia: A rare side effect	6
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 contr	6
Targeted muscle reinnervation in managing post‐amputation related pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	6
Pancreatitis	6
Anatomical and morphological variations in the dorsal root ganglion: Technical implications for chronic pain treatment with neuromodulation—A systematic review	6
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 chronic	6
Exercise‐induced hypoalgesic effects of different types of physical exercise in individuals with neck pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	6
Enablers, Barriers and Practical Applications of a Group‐Based Pain Self‐Management Program for Patients Receiving Medical Cannabis: A Qualitative Study of Patients and Clinicians	5
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 cadavers	5
Cannabis for treating fibromyalgia	5
Systematic Review on Minimally Invasive Posterior Sacroiliac Joint Fusion	5
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 implanters	5
Cluneal neuropathy: Background, diagnosis, and treatment	5
Pregabalin in patients with post‐traumatic peripheral neuropathic pain: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials	5
Peripheral magnetic stimulation for chronic peripheral neuropathic pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	5
Analgesics for knee osteoarthritis: Did the pattern change?	5
Effect of erector spinae plane block on postoperative analgesia after pediatric hip surgery: Randomized controlled study	5
A comparison of steroid dose with or without local anesthetic in lumbar interlaminar epidural steroid injections	5
Acute Wheezing Reactions Following Intravenous Citalopram for Postoperative Lung Decortication Pain Relief	4
Author's Response to Letter to the Editor Regarding “Long‐Term Efficacy of 10 kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation in Managing Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: A	4
Comparative efficacy of closed‐loop spinal cord stimulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation through combination trialing for cancer pain – A retrospective case series	4
Chronic pain and continuity of analgesic treatment during the COVID‐19 pandemic	4
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Shock waves as treatment of mouse myofascial trigger points	4
Not a match: Why women are not choosing pain medicine	4
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Analyzing the Landscape of Botulinum Toxin Research: A Bibliometric Study of Publication Performance and Emerging Trends	4
Evaluation of neuropathic pain in lower extremity wounds using different assessment tools: A cross‐sectional study	4
Fatty infiltration of the erector spinae at the upper lumbar spine could be a landmark for low back pain	4
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A systematic review and network meta‐analysis comparing different epidural steroid injection approaches	4
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Celiac plexus block: A diagnostic tool for neurogenic median arcuate ligament syndrome	4
The feasibility and effectiveness of virtual reality meditation on reducing chronic pain for older adults with knee osteoarthritis	4
Dynamic ultrasound examination for snapping radial nerve	4
Triptan treatment is associated with a higher number of red wine‐induced migraine episodes: An exploratory questionnaire‐based survey	4
10 kHz stimulation as rescue therapy for spinal cord stimulation trial failure or loss of efficacy: A retrospective study	4
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Potentially inappropriate NSAID prescriptions in older adults	4
14. Discogenic Low Back Pain	4
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