Pain Practice

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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
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Long‐term impact of spinal cord stimulation in FBSS patients: A retrospective ten‐year analysis81
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Mapping guideline‐informed care for chronic non‐specific low back pain with the biopsychosocial approach: A rapid review37
Lacertus notch as a sign of lacertus syndrome36
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A case of secondary trigeminal neuralgia due to lateral medullary syndrome treated with trigeminal ganglion radiofrequency ablation33
Dorsal root ganglion stimulation device explantation: A multicenter pooled data analysis33
The use of ketamine infusion to dramatically reduce opioid requirements in a patient whose high‐dose intrathecal opioid pump was inadvertently cut during surgery32
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
Efficacy and safety of perioperative ketamine for the prevention of chronic postsurgical pain: A meta‐analysis29
Trends in Spinal Pain Procedure Volumes and Reimbursements: An Analysis of 20 Years of Medicare Data26
Retrograde thoracic spinal cord stimulation paddle placement for complex persistent spinal pain syndrome type 226
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Online pain management programs for chronic, widespread musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review with meta‐analysis24
Pocket pain following spinal cord stimulator generator implantation: A narrative review of this under‐reported risk23
Overlap of pain‐related and general measures of disability among adults with chronic pain22
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Efficacy of quadratus lumborum block on postoperative pain and side effects in patients who underwent urological surgery: A meta‐analysis21
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Radiofrequency for chronic lumbosacral and cervical pain: Results of a consensus study using the RAND/UCLA appropriateness method19
Triptan treatment is associated with a higher number of red wine‐induced migraine episodes: An exploratory questionnaire‐based survey19
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Combined cervical and thoracic spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain: A systematic literature review19
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 18
2. Cervical radicular pain17
8. Herpes zoster and post herpetic neuralgia17
Are psychedelics the answer to chronic pain: A review of current literature17
Declining pain medicine fellowship applications from 2019 to 2024: A concerning trend among anesthesia residents and a growing gender disparity17
Correction to "New Zealand Survey of the Diagnosis and Treatment Experiences of People With Upper Limb Complex Regional Pain Syndrome"16
Spinal cord stimulation in patients suffering from chronic pain after surgery for spinal intradural tumors: A case report and literature summary16
BurstDR™ spinal cord stimulation for non‐operated discogenic low back pain16
Effect of spinal cord stimulation on quality of life and opioid consumption in patients with failed back surgery syndrome15
Strategies to build and maintain competence in pain management: Insights from a SIAARTI survey on educational needs among Italian anesthesiologists14
Bidirectional association between fibromyalgia and migraine among probands and unaffected non‐twin siblings: A nationwide population‐based study14
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Radiofrequency ablation of the occipital nerves for treatment of neuralgias and headache14
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Analysis of spinal canal diameter in the placement of thoracic spinal cord stimulator paddle leads13
Combining Robotics and Microbiome Science to Treat Unusual Post‐Herpetic Neuralgias Resembling Complex Regional Pain Syndrome13
Fatty infiltration of the erector spinae13
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Smaller thoracic canal diameters are associated with thoracic radiculopathy and abdominal pain after spinal cord stimulator paddle lead placement13
Post‐COVID‐19 vaccination arm pain diagnosed as complex regional pain syndrome: A case report11
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”11
Response to “cervical radicular pain”11
Thoracic Canal Morphology11
Regarding Yalçınkaya et al.’s “Ossified/sequestrated lumbar disc: A ricochet in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis”11
Diagnosing persistent spinal pain syndrome type 211
Efficacy of epidural analgesia for intractable cancer pain: A systematic review11
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Dorsal root ganglion stimulator—A targeted therapy for post‐herpetic neuralgia: The Middle East Experience10
Lead fracture in dorsal root ganglion stimulation10
The influence of pain on community reintegration after spinal cord injury10
Response to: Do not forget botulinum toxin. Letter to the editor: 8. Herpes zoster and post herpetic neuralgia10
Phenotypical characterization of exteroceptive sensation and pain symptoms on diabetic patients10
A prospective study of BurstDR™ spinal cord stimulation for non‐operated discogenic low back pain10
Efficacy and safety oftwice‐dailytramadol hydrochloride bilayersustained‐releasetablets with an immediate release component for postherpetic neuralgia: Results of a PhaseIII10
Healthcare professionals' perspectives on the use of medicinal cannabis to manage chronic pain: A systematic search and narrative review10
Paddle leads for the treatment of nonsurgical back pain—The DISTINCT study10
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The use of the term “migraineur” in the modern scientific literature9
Psychedelics for treating chronic pain9
Characteristics and outcomes of peripheral neuropathic pain patients with repeated applications of high‐concentration capsaicin cutaneous patch: Results of a retrospective chart review in Germany9
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Expression of cytokines at baseline correlate/predict in the disc the outcome of surgery after disc degeneration: A 12‐month follow‐up study9
Answer letter on “Letter to the editor on ‘Duloxetine induced tachychardia: A rare side effect’”8
Physical function estimates change in pain following IIPT among children with chronic pain8
Ultrasound‐Guided Suprapatellar Pouch vs. Medial Midpatellar Injection: A Cadaveric Validation8
Low‐dosed outpatient biopsychosocial interventions: How effective?8
Gabapentin—Friend or foe?8
Artificial intelligence and pain medicine education: Benefits and pitfalls for the medical trainee: Comment8
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 co8
Enhancing contrast distribution with the far lateral approach in lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections: A retrospective analysis8
Cooled radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves provides 24‐Month durability in the management of osteoarthritic knee pain: Outcomes from a prospective, multicenter, randomized trial8
A survey of pain physicians: Needlesticks injuries8
Permanent trials for spinal cord stimulation8
Do patients with fibromyalgia have body image and tactile acuity distortion?8
Hypocrisy in conflict‐of‐interest disclosure in medical society leadership8
Intrathecal drug delivery systems for cancer pain: Considerations for device type and indication8
Pancreatitis7
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 contr7
Ultrasound Examination for Brachial Plexus Injury Following Lat Pull‐Down Exercises7
Should We Consider Erector Spinae Plane Block for Herpes Zoster Pain Management? Letter to the Editor: 8. Herpes Zoster and Post Herpetic Neuralgia7
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Neuropathic pain due to compression of cervical medial branch by cervical Juxtafacet cyst: A case report7
Duloxetine induced tachycardia: A rare side effect7
The Portuguese version of the musculoskeletal pain intensity and interference questionnaire for musicians (MPIIQM‐Pt): Translation, cultural adaptation, and multicenter validation study in 7
Exercise‐induced hypoalgesic effects of different types of physical exercise in individuals with neck pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis7
Targeted muscle reinnervation in managing post‐amputation related pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis7
Anatomical and morphological variations in the dorsal root ganglion: Technical implications for chronic pain treatment with neuromodulation—A systematic review7
Thoracic canal morphology on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging in spinal cord stimulation patients7
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 Surgery7
Clinical outcomes of spinal cord stimulation in patients with intractable leg pain in Japan7
Wearable, noninvasive, pulsed shortwave (radiofrequency) therapy for postoperative analgesia: A randomized, double‐masked, sham‐controlled pilot study7
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 chronic7
Exploring Pain Researcher and Clinician Perceptions of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine: A Large‐Scale, International Cross‐Sectional Survey7
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
15. Cluster Headache6
Systematic Review on Minimally Invasive Posterior Sacroiliac Joint Fusion6
Celiac plexus block: A diagnostic tool for neurogenic median arcuate ligament syndrome6
Peripheral magnetic stimulation for chronic peripheral neuropathic pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
Pregabalin in patients with post‐traumatic peripheral neuropathic pain: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials6
Analgesics for knee osteoarthritis: Did the pattern change?6
Analyzing the Landscape of Botulinum Toxin Research: A Bibliometric Study of Publication Performance and Emerging Trends6
Enablers, Barriers and Practical Applications of a Group‐Based Pain Self‐Management Program for Patients Receiving Medical Cannabis: A Qualitative Study of Patients and Clinicians6
A comparison of steroid dose with or without local anesthetic in lumbar interlaminar epidural steroid injections6
Acute Wheezing Reactions Following Intravenous Citalopram for Postoperative Lung Decortication Pain Relief6
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
Cannabis for treating fibromyalgia6
Author's Response to Letter to the Editor Regarding “Long‐Term Efficacy of 10  kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation in Managing Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: A6
Update of evidence‐based interventional pain medicine according to clinical diagnoses: Cervical radicular pain response to Helm et al.6
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 cadavers6
Evaluation of neuropathic pain in lower extremity wounds using different assessment tools: A cross‐sectional study5
Isolated C2 – C4 Cervical Block Vertebra: Not Klippel–Feil Syndrome5
The feasibility and effectiveness of virtual reality meditation on reducing chronic pain for older adults with knee osteoarthritis5
Comparative efficacy of closed‐loop spinal cord stimulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation through combination trialing for cancer pain – A retrospective case series5
Chronic pain and continuity of analgesic treatment during the COVID‐19 pandemic5
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Cluneal neuropathy: Background, diagnosis, and treatment5
A systematic review and network meta‐analysis comparing different epidural steroid injection approaches5
Not a match: Why women are not choosing pain medicine5
Dynamic ultrasound examination for snapping radial nerve5
Fatty infiltration of the erector spinae at the upper lumbar spine could be a landmark for low back pain5
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The Topographical, Sensory, and Temporal Characteristics of Pain in Parkinson’s Disease: A Cross‐Sectional Survey4
Do not forget botulinum toxin. Letter to the editor: 8. Herpes zoster and post herpetic neuralgia4
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, r4
Analgesic utilization in people with knee osteoarthritis: A population‐based study using primary care data4
The MOTION study: Two‐year results of a real‐world randomized controlled trial of the mild® procedure for treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis4
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Anterior Extrusion of an Orthobiologic Sacroiliac Joint Implant in a Patient With Psoriatic Arthritis4
Triptan treatment is associated with a higher number of red wine‐induced migraine episodes: An exploratory questionnaire‐based survey4
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10 kHz stimulation as rescue therapy for spinal cord stimulation trial failure or loss of efficacy: A retrospective study4
Scient Approach (With Ultrasound) to Injecting a Case of Recalcitrant Lateral Epicondylitis4
New Zealand Survey of the Diagnosis and Treatment Experiences of People With Upper Limb Complex Regional Pain Syndrome4
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‐Control4
An overview of local anesthetics in over‐the‐counter products4
Wellness of patients with chronic pain is not only about pain intensity4
Shock waves as treatment of mouse myofascial trigger points4
Potentially inappropriate NSAID prescriptions in older adults4
Decompression versus decompression plus fusion for treating degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis4
Prognostic Value of Selective Nerve Root Blocks Prior to Pulsed Radiofrequency in the Treatment of Patients With Chronic Radicular Pain: A Systematic Review4
Effectiveness of integrated approach of yoga therapy versus usual care in management on chronic low back pain patients: A randomized controlled pilot study4
Chronic low back pain comorbidity count and its impact on exacerbating opioid and non‐opioid prescribing behavior4
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 patients4
Rare presentation of a rare disease dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica4
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