Pain Practice

Papers
(The TQCC of Pain Practice is 3. 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
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The effectiveness of liposomal bupivacaine in ultrasound‐guided abdominal wall blocks after open abdominal surgery: A systematic review52
Superficial cervical plexus hydrodissection for submandibular pain37
A retrospective study on patients with chronic knee pain treated with ultrasound‐guided radiofrequency of the genicular nerves (RECORGEN trial)35
Recommendations to standardize patients' follow‐up after interventional procedures in chronic pain treatment: A Delphi study34
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Morphological and electrophysiological evaluation of median and ulnar nerve in complex regional pain syndrome type 127
Treatment of joint pain using dorsal root ganglion stimulation26
Interventional pain training using phantom model during COVID‐19 pandemic24
An alternative approach for lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injection—Far lateral approach22
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Magnetic resonance imaging validation of medial transthyroid ultrasound‐guided stellate ganglion block: A pilot study19
Efficacy of recurrent transcutaneous magnetic stimulation in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy: Multicenter randomized trial18
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 contr18
Efficacy of percutaneous lumbar decompression and interspinous spacers17
Pulsed radiofrequency or surgery for anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome: Long‐term results of a randomized controlled trial17
The Greek Neuropathic Pain Registry: The structure and objectives of the sole NPR in Greece16
Reasons for discontinuation of acute postoperative pain ketamine infusions: A retrospective case‐control study16
An evaluation of impact factor bias of clinical trials published in pain journals16
Efficacy of quadratus lumborum block on postoperative pain and side effects in patients who underwent urological surgery: A meta‐analysis16
Neuropathic pain due to compression of cervical medial branch by cervical Juxtafacet cyst: A case report15
Effect of a structured stretching exercise program on resolution of myofascial pain and opioid usage in “legacy pain” patients: A retrospective cohort study14
A case of secondary trigeminal neuralgia due to lateral medullary syndrome treated with trigeminal ganglion radiofrequency ablation14
Serious concerns: JAMA's Hara et al. randomized clinical trial14
A new technique for controlling intractable pain in lumbar spinal stenosis using steroid injection to ligamentum flavum: A case series14
Online pain management programs for chronic, widespread musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review with meta‐analysis13
The use of ketamine infusion to dramatically reduce opioid requirements in a patient whose high‐dose intrathecal opioid pump was inadvertently cut during surgery13
Sensitivity to movement‐evoked pain, central sensitivity symptoms, and pro‐nociceptive profiles in people with chronic shoulder pain: A parallel‐group cross‐sectional investigation13
Exercise‐induced hypoalgesic effects of different types of physical exercise in individuals with neck pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis13
Overlap of pain‐related and general measures of disability among adults with chronic pain12
Elevated lead impedances in spinal cord stimulation systems12
Duloxetine induced tachycardia: A rare side effect12
Ultrasound imaging and guidance for repeat injections of flexor pollicis longus triggering12
Caudal epidural steroid injections: Is ultrasound guidance sufficient?11
Evidence for central sensitization as classified by the central sensitization inventory in patients with pain and hypermobility11
Wearable, noninvasive, pulsed shortwave (radiofrequency) therapy for postoperative analgesia: A randomized, double‐masked, sham‐controlled pilot study11
Prescribers' preferences for triptans in migraine: Insights from the French National Social Security System Open Data11
The efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency ablation of the dorsal root ganglion in the setting of failed spinal neuromodulation: A case report11
UK medical cannabis registry: A clinical outcome analysis of medical cannabis therapy in chronic pain patients with and without co‐morbid sleep impairment11
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Effect of stimulation intensity of a differential target multiplexed SCS program in an animal model of neuropathic pain10
Long‐term recurrence‐free survival and complications of percutaneous balloon compression and radiofrequency thermocoagulation of Gasserian ganglion for trigeminal neuralgia: A retrospective study of 110
Efficacy and safety of perioperative ketamine for the prevention of chronic postsurgical pain: A meta‐analysis10
Risk of SARS‐CoV‐2 following joint and epidural corticosteroid injections: A retrospective study10
Pocket pain following spinal cord stimulator generator implantation: A narrative review of this under‐reported risk10
Non‐drug pain relievers active on non‐opioid pain mechanisms9
ECAP‐Controlled Closed‐Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation Efficacy and Opioid Reduction Over 24‐Months: Final Results of the Prospective, Multicenter, Open‐Label Avalon Study9
Ossified/sequestrated lumbar disc: A ricochet in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis9
The incidence of lumbar spine surgery following Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression and Superion Indirect Decompression System for treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis: a retrospective review9
Considerations in permanent implantation of peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) for chronic neuropathic pain: An international cross‐sectional survey of implanters9
The Portuguese version of the musculoskeletal pain intensity and interference questionnaire for musicians (MPIIQM‐Pt): Translation, cultural adaptation, and multicenter validation study in 9
Dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG‐s) for potential resolution of restless leg syndrome symptoms and increased cost savings for patients: A case study8
Thoracic canal morphology on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging in spinal cord stimulation patients8
Lacertus notch as a sign of lacertus syndrome8
Mapping guideline‐informed care for chronic non‐specific low back pain with the biopsychosocial approach: A rapid review8
Septic arthritis of the cervical facet joint: Clinical report and review of the literature8
Spinal cord stimulation and return to work of patients with failed back surgery syndrome8
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Long‐term impact of spinal cord stimulation in FBSS patients: A retrospective ten‐year analysis8
Dorsal root ganglion stimulation device explantation: A multicenter pooled data analysis8
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Dorsal root ganglion stimulation for refractory post‐herpetic neuralgia8
Effects of an extended MRI approval of an implantable spinal cord stimulation device on compliance with manufacturer's recommendations7
Long‐term benzodiazepine usage and mortality in patients with chronic non‐cancer musculoskeletal pain: A Nationwide cohort study7
Retrograde thoracic spinal cord stimulation paddle placement for complex persistent spinal pain syndrome type 27
The current state of training in pain medicine fellowships: An Association of Pain Program Directors (APPD) survey of program directors7
Limitations of the Cochrane review of spinal cord stimulation for low back pain7
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Insomnia symptoms and chronic pain: Outcomes of an interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation program7
Issues in design, conduct, and conclusions of JAMA's Hara et al.'s randomized clinical trial of spinal cord burst stimulation versus placebo stimulation on disability in patients with chron7
Clinical outcomes of spinal cord stimulation in patients with intractable leg pain in Japan7
Finding predictors for successful opioid response in cancer patients: An analysis of data from four randomized controlled trials7
Associations between chronic pain, anxiety, and depression among adults in the United States6
Pudendal nerve blockade for persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD): A clinical review and case report6
Effectiveness of prednisolone in complex regional pain syndrome treatment: A systematic narrative review6
Dorsal root ganglion stimulation for the treatment of joint pain with predominantly nociceptive characteristics: A case series6
Dual therapy with Erenumab and onabotulinumtoxinA: No synergistic effect in chronic migraine: A retrospective cohort study6
Opioid‐sparing effects of ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane block for adult patients undergoing surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
P/Q‐type calcium channel antibody‐associated headache disorder (P/Q‐HaND)6
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?6
Heart rate variability in adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review6
Multisystem Spinal Cord Stimulation Trialing: A Single Center, Retrospective, Observational Study5
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Bidirectional association between fibromyalgia and migraine among probands and unaffected non‐twin siblings: A nationwide population‐based study5
The acceptability and feasibility of screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for pain management among new England veterans with chronic pain: A pilot study5
Structural validity and reliability of the Spanish Central Sensitization Inventory in breast cancer survivors5
About combined cervical and thoracic spinal cord stimulation5
Update of evidence‐based interventional pain medicine according to clinical diagnoses: Cervical radicular pain response to Helm et al.5
Is the nomenclature of posterior thoracic fascial plane blocks becoming unnecessarily overcomplicated?5
Combined cervical and thoracic spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain: A systematic literature review5
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Differential efficacy with epidural blood and fibrin patches for the treatment of post‐dural puncture headache5
Peripheral magnetic stimulation for chronic peripheral neuropathic pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis5
Effect of erector spinae plane block on postoperative analgesia after pediatric hip surgery: Randomized controlled study5
Sensitization symptoms are associated with psychological and cognitive variables in COVID‐19 survivors exhibiting post‐COVID pain5
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Cost‐effectiveness analysis of epidural morphine/ropivacaine treatment in patients with cancer pain4
Second‐degree burn induced by high‐concentration topical capsaicin with mobility sequelae: A case report4
The frequency of superior cluneal nerve entrapment diagnosed with ultrasound‐guided nerve block in patients with low back pain: A prospective, cross‐sectional study4
Analgesics for knee osteoarthritis: Did the pattern change?4
Short‐term clinical outcomes and safety of the SpineJack implant system for the treatment of pathological vertebral compression fractures in cancer patients: A retrospective analysis4
Clinical benefit of botulinum toxin for treatment of persistent TMD‐related myofascial pain: A randomized, placebo‐controlled, cross‐over trial4
Potential benefits of melatonin to control pain in ventilated preterm newborns: An updated review4
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 4
Cannabis for treating fibromyalgia4
A case of misdiagnosed sacroiliac joint tuberculosis as axial spondyloarthritis4
Prediction of early postoperative pain using sleep quality and heart rate variability4
Effect of spinal cord stimulation on quality of life and opioid consumption in patients with failed back surgery syndrome4
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Case report: Dorsal root ganglion stimulator lead fracture4
A practical access for fluoroscopically‐guided percutaneous sacroplasty: Case report4
Conditioned pain modulation and psychological factors in young adults with recurrent or chronic neck pain4
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Retrograde cervical insertion of spinal cord stimulator in persistent spinal pain syndrome type 2 in patient with fusion from sacrum to T104
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Determining the level of cervical radiculopathy: Agreement between visual inspection of pain drawings and magnetic resonance imaging3
The effectiveness of low‐dosed outpatient biopsychosocial interventions compared to active physical interventions on pain and disability in adults with nonspecific chronic low back pain: A systematic 3
Spinal cord stimulation in patients suffering from chronic pain after surgery for spinal intradural tumors: A case report and literature summary3
Declining pain medicine fellowship applications from 2019 to 2024: A concerning trend among anesthesia residents and a growing gender disparity3
Sentiment analysis of letters of recommendation for a U.S. pain medicine fellowship from 2020 to 20233
Expectations of treatment outcome in complex cases of patients with chronic pain: A study on the DATAPAIN cohort3
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Proceedings of pain science in motion international and interdisciplinary colloquium on research methods in pain sciences—4th edition. May 19–21, Maastricht, Netherlands3
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Authors' response to the letter to the editor on: Differences in efficacy and safety between intrathecal infusion devices in cancer pain3
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Burden of chronic low back pain: Association with pain severity and prescription medication use in five large European countries3
Chronic low back pain and cognitive function3
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Safety risk associated with use of nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs in Japanese elderly compared with younger patients with osteoarthritis and/or chronic low back pain: A retrospective database st3
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Erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia. Caution: Meta‐analysis results do not equal science fact3
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A bibliometric analysis of self‐efficacy in low back pain from 1980 to 20213
12. Vascular pain: Ischemic pain in the extremities and Raynaud's syndrome3
Safety and efficacy of long‐term use of a buprenorphine transdermal patch system in patients with osteoarthritis and low back pain refractory to non‐opioid analgesics: Post‐marketing surveillance of 33
Preventing technique‐related complications in spinal cord stimulation trials: The Dural Substitute Confetti technique. A retrospective monocentric analysis3
Performing advanced fluoroscopic procedures during pregnancy: First‐hand account from a pain fellow and faculty3
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Re‐evaluating the clinical efficacy of intrathecal nalbuphine: Based on minimal clinically important difference and statistical threshold correction3
Magnetic resonance imaging scans in patients with dorsal root ganglion stimulation3
Analgesic efficacy of a portable, disposable, and self‐applied transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device during migraine attacks: A real‐life randomized controlled trial3
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