OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Current Pain and Headache Reports 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Algorithms to Identify Nonmedical Opioid Use	75
Exploring Orthopedic Stem-Cell Approaches for Osteoarthritis Management: Current Trends and Future Horizons	74
The Efficacy and Safety of Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Pain Management in Patients with Rib Fractures: a Narrative Review	72
Cryoneurolysis for Post Operative Pain Following Chest Surgery: Contemporary Evidence and Future Directions	60
Epidural Contrast Patterns and Clinical Implications: An Educational Review	54
The Management of Myogenous Temporomandibular Disorders with Botulinum Toxin: A Narrative Review and Management Recommendations	51
The Connections Between Pain and Itch: Shared Neuroimmune Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications	45
Creating a Framework for Minimizing Opioid Consumption after Office Based Surgery	45
The Emerging Role of Ketamine in Acute Postoperative Pain Management	41
The Role of Mindfulness Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Pain	40
Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain Management: a Narrative Review	40
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review	39
Prophylactic Fibrin Glue Application for Immediate Management of Dural Puncture during Spinal Cord Stimulation Lead Placement: a Simple and Effective Technique	38
Trigeminal Postherpetic Neuralgia: From Pathophysiology to Treatment	38
Evidence-Based Treatment of Pain in Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy	36
Auricular Therapy for Migraine	36
The Experience of BIPOC Living with Chronic Pain in the USA: Biopsychosocial Factors that Underlie Racial Disparities in Pain Outcomes, Comorbidities, Inequities, and Barriers to Treatment	32
Role of Integrative Health on Neuropathic Pain	30
Pain Unraveled: Kinesio Taping as a Novel Approach to Myofascial Pain Management	29
Is Chronic Tendon Pain Caused by Neuropathy? Exciting Breakthroughs may Direct Potential Treatment	28
Epidural and Intrathecal Catheter Use at the End of Life for Cancer Pain	27
The Ganglia of the Head and Neck: Clinical Relevance for the Interventional Pain Physician	26
Opioid Use Following Spine Surgery: Strategies for a Multimodal Approach To Pain Management	26
Cardiovascular Disease and Migraine: Are the New Treatments Safe?	26
Challenges in Utilizing Telehealth for Chronic Pain	26

Atypical Applications of Neuromodulation for Non-Painful Conditions	26
Unique Considerations in Episodic Migraine: Underserved Populations	26
Does Tension Headache Have a Central or Peripheral Origin? Current State of Affairs	25
Whether Weather Matters with Migraine	25
Capsaicin in the Management of Peripheral Neuropathy: A Review	24
Medical Cannabis for Chronic Nonmalignant Pain Management	24
Clinical Efficacy and Risks of Intradiscal Orthobiological Injections: A Narrative Review	23
P2X7 Receptor as a Therapeutic Target for Neuropathic Pain: From Mechanisms to Translational Strategies	22
Pecto-Intercostal Fascial Plane Block for Pain Management after Cardiothoracic Surgery	22
Efficacy and Safety of Posterior Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: A Narrative Review of Recent Evidence	22
Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF): Emerging Concepts in Diagnosis, Pain Management, and Novel Treatment Options: A Narrative Review	22
The Administration of an Expectation Survey at a Pain Medicine Clinic to Improve Patient Satisfaction: A Prospective Study	22
Pain and Headache in Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease	21
The Spectrum of Headache in Leptomeningeal Metastases: A Comprehensive Review with Clinical Management Guidelines	20
Spinal Cord Stimulation Waveforms for the Treatment of Chronic Pain	20
Retraction Note: Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis and Depression: A Comprehensive Review	19
Serological Biomarkers of Chronic Migraine	19
The Impact of Nutrition on Pain: A Narrative Review of Recent Literature	19
Radiation Exposure for Interventional Pain Management Physicians: A Review of Recent Literature	19
Meditation as an Adjunct to the Management of Acute Pain	18
Nerve Blocks for Craniotomy	18
Dairy and Headaches: What is the Connection?	18
Troubles in the Pocket: Evidence- and Experience-Based Multidisciplinary Expert Consensus Recommendations for Implantable Pulse Generator Placement and Management of Associated Inconveniences	17
Roles of Chemokines in Intervertebral Disk Degeneration	17
Traumatic Brain Injury in Intimate Partner Violence	17
Metabolic Dysfunction and Metabolic Management in Episodic Migraine	17
Radiopharmaceuticals for the Treatment of Chronic Cancer Pain	17
The Diagnostic Value of Carnett’s Test with Chronic Abdominal Pain: A Narrative Review	17
Pharmacoacupuncture for the Treatment of Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	17
Mechanism of Action of Temporary Peripheral Nerve Stimulation	17
A Role for Visual Art Therapy in the Management of Migraine	17
Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension in Pregnancy	17
Bilateral Cingulotomy as a Therapeutic Option for Intractable Cancer Pain: a Systematic Review	16
Digital Media Use in Adolescents with Migraine: A Topical Review	16
Discrepancies in Urine Drug Screening Among Patients Receiving Chronic Opioid Therapy for Non-Cancer Pain: A Retrospective Review	15
The Role of Step Therapy in the Treatment of Migraine	15
Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality in Headache Disorder Diagnosis, Classification, and Management	15
Review of Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome, Recent Updates	15
Lacrimal Neuralgia: A Case Report and Comprehensive Review of the Literature	15
Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve for Chronic Refractory Meralgia Paresthetica	14
Applications of Celiac Plexus Block in Chronic Pancreatitis or Pancreatic Cancer	14
Animal Models of Chronic Migraine: From the Bench to Therapy	14
Influences of Genetic and Environmental Factors on Chronic Migraine: A Narrative Review	14
The Prevalence and Clinical Phenotypes of Cluster Headache in Relation with Latitude	14
Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Headache Field	14
Healing from the Inside Out: Vitamins and Nutritional Strategies for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Chronic Postsurgical Pain	14
Post-stroke Headache	14
Telehealth and Virtual Reality Technologies in Chronic Pain Management: A Narrative Review	14
Headache After Vaccination: An Update on Recent Clinical Trials and Real-World Reporting	13
Association of ESR1 Polymorphisms with Susceptibility to Migraine: A Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis	13

Advocacy for Migraine Relief: Strategic Planning to Eliminate the Burden	13
Neuropathic Pain Associated with COVID-19: a Systematic Review of Case Reports	12
Paravertebral Block for Postoperative Pain Management After Open Thoracotomy: A Review of Efficacy and Risks	12
Efficacy and Safety of Phrenic-Nerve Sparing Blocks vs. Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block for Shoulder Surgery	12
Real-World Patient Experience of CGRP-Targeting Therapy for Migraine: a Narrative Review	12
Cognitive Dysfunction in Migraine: Underlying Mechanisms and Clinical Implications	12
The Potential of Psychedelics for the Treatment of Episodic Migraine	12
Primary Cough Headache	12
Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks: A Practical Review for Acute Cancer-Related Pain	12
Efficacy of Rectus Sheath Block in the Management of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Mediated Pain: A Narrative Review	12
The Impact of Smoking on the Development and Severity of Chronic Pain	12
Treatment of Acute Pain in Patients on Naltrexone: A Narrative Review	12
Correction to: The Role of Platelet Rich Plasma in Vertebrogenic and Discogenic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	12
Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pain Management after Hip Surgery: A Narrative Review	11
Epidemiology of Pediatric Chronic Pain: An Overview of Systematic Reviews	11
Efficacy and Emerging Role of Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pain Management during Labor	11
Perioperative Pain Management in Non-Operating Room Anesthesia (NORA) Settings	11
Advances in Pain Medicine: a Review of New Technologies	11
Psychiatric Comorbidities Associated with Persistent Postoperative Opioid Use	11
CSI and Musculoskeletal Pain: Clinical Validity and Neurophysiological Implications	11
The Role of Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Cognitive Pain Therapy: A Narrative Review	11
Analysis of Top 100 Articles Cited in Top Pain Journals: A Comprehensive Two Decade Bibliometric Analysis	11
Therapeutic Patient Education as Part of the Physiotherapy Management of Adults with Headache: A Scoping Review	10
Biomarkers and Endophenotypes of Post-traumatic Headaches	10
Sleep as a Therapeutic Target for Pain Management	10
Efficacy of Intra–Articular Platelet–Rich Plasma Injections in Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta–Analysis	10
Clinical Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pain Management After Breast Surgeries: A Narrative Review	10
Medication Overuse Headache in Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review	10
Primary Headache Associated with Sexual Activity: A Review of the Literature	10
Utilization of Truncal Fascial Plane Nerve Blocks for Chronic Pain Management: A Narrative Review	10
Utilization of Regional Anesthesia in the Electrophysiology Lab: A Narrative Review	10
Perioperative Management of Patients on Buprenorphine	10
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and the Value of Early Detection	10
A Review of the Paravertebral Block: Benefits and Complications	10
Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Scribing for Chronic Pain Care: A Narrative Review	10
Efficacy and Clinical Role of Rhomboid Intercostal Nerve Block for Postoperative Pain Management: a Narrative Review	10
Hemiplegic Cluster Headache	10
Chest Wall and Abdominal Blocks for Thoracic and Abdominal Surgeries: A Review	10
Periosteal Electrical Dry Needling Efficacy in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review	10
Emerging Clinical Roles of Gabapentin and Adverse Effects, Including Weight Gain, Obesity, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts and Increased Risk of Opioid-Related Overdose and Respiratory Depression: A Nar	9
The Gut-brain Connection and Episodic Migraine: an Update	9
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Management of Episodic Migraine	9
Frontiers in Acute Pain Management: Emerging Concepts in Pain Pathways and the Role of VX-548 as a Novel NaV1.8 Inhibitor: A Narrative Review	9
Non-CGRP Antagonist/Non-Triptan Options for Migraine Disease Treatment: Clinical Considerations	9
An Overview of Prosopagnosia as a Symptom of Migraine: A Literature Review	9
Perioperative Use of Ketamine	9
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Its Merit in the Treatment of Female Urogenital Pain	9
The Role and Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Treatment of Chronic Pain	9
Diabetic Neuropathy: Pathophysiology Review	9
Neurovascular Compression-Induced Intracranial Allodynia May Be the True Nature of Migraine Headache: an Interpretative Review	9
Perioperative Pain Management for Major Limb Amputation – A Systematic-Narrative Hybrid Review	9
Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Modeling in the Management and Treatment of Episodic Migraine	9
The Gut Microbiota and Chronic Pain	9
Headache Management in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit	9
Immune Competence and Pain: A Narrative Review	9
New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH): Unraveling the Complexities of Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Treatment	9
Reviewing Psychological Practices to Enhance the Psychological Resilience Process for Individuals with Chronic Pain: Clinical Implications and Neurocognitive Findings	9
A Guide for Physicians Serving as an Expert Witness for Personal Injury Cases and Other Litigations	8
Does Physiologic Post-Concussion Disorder Cause Persistent Post-Traumatic Headache?	8
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review	8
Four Decades of Occipital Nerve Stimulation for Headache Disorders: A Systematic Review	8
Acupuncture for the Management of Chronic Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	8
Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine in Pain Management	8
Pulsatile Tinnitus: Differential Diagnosis and Approach to Management	8
Rational Multimodal Analgesia for Perioperative Pain Management	8
Behavioral Health, Telemedicine, and Opportunities for Improving Access	8
Comparative Analysis of Quadratus Lumborum Versus Epidural Blocks for Postoperative Pain Management in Urologic Surgeries	8
Trialing Strategies Prior to Intrathecal Drug Delivery in Cancer-Related Pain: A Narrative Review	8
Current Review of Regenerative Medicine Therapies for Spine-Related Pain	8
Telemedicine in Pediatric Headache in a Post-COVID-19 World: A Narrative Review and Practical Implementation	8
Use of Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Total hip Arthroplasty	8
Optimizing Pain Management in Cardiac Surgery: A Review of Analgesic Adjuvants	8
Cervical Spinal Cord Stimulation for Trigeminal Neuralgia: a Narrative Review	8
Regenerative Medicine: Pharmacological Considerations and Clinical Role in Pain Management	8
Part Of the Process, or Adverse Event? Considering the Benefits and Potential Risks of Mindfulness-based Interventions for Migraine	7
Neuroscientific Basis of Ketamine as an Analgesic and Emerging Role in the Management of Depression	7
SPECT/CT Scan: A New Diagnostic Tool in Pain Medicine	7
Advances in Exercise in the Clinical Trials of Migraine: A Scoping Review	7
Ultrasound Guided Genicular Nerve Blocks for Pain Management Following Total Knee Replacement: A Narrative Review	7
Headache Attributed to Infection: A Clinical and Pathophysiological Overview	7

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Evidence-Based Advances in Concepts and Treatments	7
Structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Post-Traumatic Headache: A Systematic Review	7
The Exploration of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Therapies for Migraine	7
A Review of Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Predict Persistent Postoperative Opioid Use and Opioid Use Disorder and its Ethical Considerations	7
Virtual Reality in Acute and Chronic Pain Medicine: An Updated Review	7
Ultrasound Guided Radiofrequency Ablation of Suprascapular Nerve for Shoulder Pain: A Novel Technique Description	7
Stellate Ganglion Block for Management of Nicolau’s Syndrome Following Intravenous Ibuprofen Injection: a Case Report and Literature Review	7
The Emerging Role of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in Postoperative Analgesia	7
Medical Cannabis and Its Efficacy/Effectiveness for the Treatment of Low-Back Pain: a Systematic Review	7
A Narrative Review of Ultrasound-Guided and Landmark-based Percutaneous Cryoneurolysis for the Management of Acute and Chronic Pain	7
Treatment Options for Posttraumatic Headache: A Current Review of the Literature	7
Advances in the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain by Sympathetic Regulation	7
Electronic Health Record Recording of Patient Pain: Challenges and Discrepancies	7
Nerve Injury Following Regional Nerve Block: A Literature Review of Its Etiologies, Risk Factors, and Prevention	7
Clinical Role of Corticosteroids Versus Platelet Rich Plasma Injections in the Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: a Narrative Review	7
Clinical Efficacy of Magnesium in Perioperative Pain Management: A Narrative Review	7
Pain Related Quality of Life in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Narrative Review	7
Disparities in Headache Care and Research in Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review	6
Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation (LRFA)– Myths and Facts: A Narrative Review of the Literature	6
Pain Management Services Can Be a Cost-Effective Option over Surgery for the Treatment of Chronic Pain	6
Efficacy of Ketamine Infusion for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Patients with Chronic Pain: a Narrative Review	6
Intradiscal Autologous Biologics for the Treatment of Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain	6
The Potential of Spinal Cord Stimulation in Treating Spinal Cord Injury	6
Phytocannabinoids for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain: A Scoping Review of Randomised Controlled Trials Published Between 2012 and 2023	6
Progress in the Application of Hydrogels in Intervertebral Disc Repair: A Comprehensive Review	6
Persistent Opioid Use Following Major Orthopedic Surgery	6
Chronic Pain in the Cancer Survivor	6
Does Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Fall Within the Spectrum of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome? A Narrative Review	6
Efficacy of Suprascapular Versus Interscalene Block for Post-Operative Pain Management in Shoulder Surgeries: A Narrative Review	5
Trends in Mixed Pain Research Over Three Decades (1993–2024): A Bibliometric Analysis	5
Efficacy of Steroid Facet Joint Injections for Axial Spinal Pain and Post Radiofrequency Ablation Neuritis: A Systematic Review	5
Effectiveness of Laser Acupuncture for Reducing Pain and Increasing Mouth Opening Range in Individuals with Temporomandibular Disorder: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis	5
Neural Modification To Treat Chronic Tendinopathy: Emerging Evidence and Opportunities for Pain Practitioners - A Systematic Review	5
A Brief Review on the Novel Therapies for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy	5
Comparative Efficacy of Mind–Body Exercise for Treating Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis	5
A Sociological Framework for Improving Palliative Pain Care in Low-Resource Nations	5
Use of CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan: A Narrative Review	5
Burden of Emotional Stress in Chronic Pain Care: A Wake-up Call for the Care Team	5
Local Anesthetic Resistance: Pathophysiology, Clinical Recognition, and Management Strategies	5
The Interictal State of Migraine: Understanding the Hidden Burden Between Attacks	5
Review: An Update on CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies for the Preventive Treatment of Episodic Migraine	5
Minimally Invasive Interventional Management of Pudendal Neuralgia: A Narrative Review	5
The Dual Burden of Post-Traumatic Headache: Health Consequences and Economic Impact	5
A Review of Chronic Post-Sternotomy Pain Syndrome	5
Cervical Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Review	5
Efficacy, Indications, and Safety of Intrathecal Baclofen Pump: A Narrative Review	5
Post-COVID Headache: A Literature Review	5
Non-Pharmacological Treatment for Chronic Migraine	5
The Effect of Perioperative Auditory Stimulation with Music on Procedural Pain: A Narrative Review	5
The Multifaceted Role of Social Media in Pain Medicine: Innovation, Education, Patient Engagement, and Challenges	5
The Analgesic Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block in Patients Undergoing Nephrectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	5
Oral Neuropathy Associated with Commonly used Chemotherapeutic Agents: A Narrative Review	5
Decentralized Science Supported by Decentralized Finance to Support Pain Research: A Merger of Giants	5
Low Dose Naltrexone In The Management Of Chronic Pain Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials	5
Transitional Pain Service: An Update	5
Applications of Cryoneurolysis in Chronic Pain Management: a Review of the Current Literature	5
Addressing the Treatment Gap for Pediatric Headache in Underserved Regions	4
Insomnia and Migraine: A Review of Evidence-Based, Biobehavioral Interventions	4
Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Pain Management in Breast Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	4
Exploring the Dynamic Relationship Between Migraine and Functional Neurological Disorders: A Narrative Review	4
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Disease Characterization and Prediction of Response to Surgical Intervention	4
Regional Anesthesia for Penile Inversion Vaginoplasties	4
Influence of Obesity, Race and Gender on Radiation Exposure for Epidural Procedures	4
Erythromelalgia: Pathophysiology and Clinical Treatment Options, a Narrative Review	4
A Comprehensive Review of Spinal Cord Stimulator Infections	4
Episodic Migraine in the Pediatric Population: Behavioral Therapies and other Non-Pharmacological Treatment Options	4
Weathering the Pain: Ambient Temperature’s Role in Chronic Pain Syndromes	4
Recent Advances and Future Directions in Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization for Chronic Subdural Hematomas	4
Pain-Related Social and Behavioral Changes: a Complex Interplay	4
Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pain Management in Pediatric Urologic Surgeries: A Narrative Review	4
What is the Status Quo of Patient-Centred Physiotherapy Management of People with Headache within a Biopsychosocial Model? – A Narrative Review	4
Predicting the Severity of Acute Pain after Cesarean Delivery: A Narrative Review	4
Potential Predictors of Response to CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies in Chronic Migraine: Real-World Data	4
The Potential of Wearable, Modular Devices in Monitoring Functional Clinical Metrics in Patients Suffering from Chronic Pain	4
Utility of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Chronic Daily Headache Prophylaxis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	4
Clinical Efficacy and Risks of Clonidine Infusion for Sedation and Analgesia: A Narrative Review	4
Multi-agent Systems and Cancer Pain Management	4
Exploring Pain Phenotyping in Cervicogenic Headache Management	4
Efficacy and Risks of Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy (IDET) for Treatment of Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review	4
Rhomboid Intercostal and Subserratus Plane Block for Acute Pain Management after Abdominal Surgeries: A Narrative Review	4
Adjuvant Analgesics in Acute Pain – Evaluation of Efficacy	4
Adverse Effects Associated With High-Dose Ketamine Infusions For Refractory Pain And Psychiatric Conditions	4
Evolving Concepts of Pain Management in Elderly Patients	4
Efficacy and Safety of Retroclavicular Brachial Plexus Block for Pain Management after Shoulder Surgeries: a Narrative Review	4
Shared Decision-Making in Acute Pain Services	4
Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Cervical Nerves for Treating Cervicogenic Headache	4
Overlap and Differences in Migraine and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension	4
Focused Update on Migraine and Vertigo Comorbidity	4