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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Algorithms to Identify Nonmedical Opioid Use	74
Auricular Therapy for Migraine	71
Cryoneurolysis for Post Operative Pain Following Chest Surgery: Contemporary Evidence and Future Directions	69
The Emerging Role of Ketamine in Acute Postoperative Pain Management	57
Exploring Orthopedic Stem-Cell Approaches for Osteoarthritis Management: Current Trends and Future Horizons	50
Evidence-Based Treatment of Pain in Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy	48
Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain Management: a Narrative Review	44
The Connections Between Pain and Itch: Shared Neuroimmune Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications	44
Trigeminal Postherpetic Neuralgia: From Pathophysiology to Treatment	39
Prophylactic Fibrin Glue Application for Immediate Management of Dural Puncture during Spinal Cord Stimulation Lead Placement: a Simple and Effective Technique	39
The Role of Mindfulness Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Pain	39
The Management of Myogenous Temporomandibular Disorders with Botulinum Toxin: A Narrative Review and Management Recommendations	37
The Efficacy and Safety of Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Pain Management in Patients with Rib Fractures: a Narrative Review	37
Epidural Contrast Patterns and Clinical Implications: An Educational Review	37
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review	36
Creating a Framework for Minimizing Opioid Consumption after Office Based Surgery	35
Atypical Applications of Neuromodulation for Non-Painful Conditions	30
Is Chronic Tendon Pain Caused by Neuropathy? Exciting Breakthroughs may Direct Potential Treatment	30
The Ganglia of the Head and Neck: Clinical Relevance for the Interventional Pain Physician	29
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	28
Pain and Headache in Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease	26
Role of Integrative Health on Neuropathic Pain	26
Unique Considerations in Episodic Migraine: Underserved Populations	26
Cardiovascular Disease and Migraine: Are the New Treatments Safe?	26
Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF): Emerging Concepts in Diagnosis, Pain Management, and Novel Treatment Options: A Narrative Review	25

Opioid Use Following Spine Surgery: Strategies for a Multimodal Approach To Pain Management	25
Pecto-Intercostal Fascial Plane Block for Pain Management after Cardiothoracic Surgery	25
Clinical Efficacy and Risks of Intradiscal Orthobiological Injections: A Narrative Review	24
Capsaicin in the Management of Peripheral Neuropathy: A Review	24
The Administration of an Expectation Survey at a Pain Medicine Clinic to Improve Patient Satisfaction: A Prospective Study	24
Challenges in Utilizing Telehealth for Chronic Pain	24
Efficacy and Safety of Posterior Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: A Narrative Review of Recent Evidence	23
Whether Weather Matters with Migraine	22
Does Tension Headache Have a Central or Peripheral Origin? Current State of Affairs	22
Spinal Cord Stimulation Waveforms for the Treatment of Chronic Pain	21
Mechanism of Action of Temporary Peripheral Nerve Stimulation	21
Medical Cannabis for Chronic Nonmalignant Pain Management	21
Roles of Chemokines in Intervertebral Disk Degeneration	20
Serological Biomarkers of Chronic Migraine	20
The Spectrum of Headache in Leptomeningeal Metastases: A Comprehensive Review with Clinical Management Guidelines	19
The Impact of Nutrition on Pain: A Narrative Review of Recent Literature	19
Retraction Note: Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis and Depression: A Comprehensive Review	19
Pharmacoacupuncture for the Treatment of Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	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
Troubles in the Pocket: Evidence- and Experience-Based Multidisciplinary Expert Consensus Recommendations for Implantable Pulse Generator Placement and Management of Associated Inconveniences	18
Dairy and Headaches: What is the Connection?	18
Lacrimal Neuralgia: A Case Report and Comprehensive Review of the Literature	17
Digital Media Use in Adolescents with Migraine: A Topical Review	17
Nerve Blocks for Craniotomy	17
Review of Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome, Recent Updates	17
The Role of Step Therapy in the Treatment of Migraine	17
The Diagnostic Value of Carnett’s Test with Chronic Abdominal Pain: A Narrative Review	17
Bilateral Cingulotomy as a Therapeutic Option for Intractable Cancer Pain: a Systematic Review	17
Telehealth and Virtual Reality Technologies in Chronic Pain Management: A Narrative Review	16
Animal Models of Chronic Migraine: From the Bench to Therapy	16
Influences of Genetic and Environmental Factors on Chronic Migraine: A Narrative Review	16
Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Headache Field	16
Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension in Pregnancy	15
A Role for Visual Art Therapy in the Management of Migraine	15
The Prevalence and Clinical Phenotypes of Cluster Headache in Relation with Latitude	15
Advocacy for Migraine Relief: Strategic Planning to Eliminate the Burden	14
Neuropathic Pain Associated with COVID-19: a Systematic Review of Case Reports	14
Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality in Headache Disorder Diagnosis, Classification, and Management	14
Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve for Chronic Refractory Meralgia Paresthetica	14
Post-stroke Headache	14
Headache After Vaccination: An Update on Recent Clinical Trials and Real-World Reporting	14
Traumatic Brain Injury in Intimate Partner Violence	14
The Impact of Smoking on the Development and Severity of Chronic Pain	13
Cognitive Dysfunction in Migraine: Underlying Mechanisms and Clinical Implications	13
The Potential of Psychedelics for the Treatment of Episodic Migraine	13
Association of ESR1 Polymorphisms with Susceptibility to Migraine: A Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis	13
Efficacy of Rectus Sheath Block in the Management of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Mediated Pain: A Narrative Review	13
Primary Cough Headache	13
Correction to: The Role of Platelet Rich Plasma in Vertebrogenic and Discogenic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	12

Treatment of Acute Pain in Patients on Naltrexone: A Narrative Review	12
Epidemiology of Pediatric Chronic Pain: An Overview of Systematic Reviews	12
CSI and Musculoskeletal Pain: Clinical Validity and Neurophysiological Implications	12
Efficacy and Safety of Phrenic-Nerve Sparing Blocks vs. Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block for Shoulder Surgery	12
Advances in Pain Medicine: a Review of New Technologies	12
Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pain Management after Hip Surgery: A Narrative Review	12
Psychiatric Comorbidities Associated with Persistent Postoperative Opioid Use	12
Real-World Patient Experience of CGRP-Targeting Therapy for Migraine: a Narrative Review	12
Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks: A Practical Review for Acute Cancer-Related Pain	12
Perioperative Pain Management in Non-Operating Room Anesthesia (NORA) Settings	12
Efficacy of Intra–Articular Platelet–Rich Plasma Injections in Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta–Analysis	11
The Role of Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Cognitive Pain Therapy: A Narrative Review	11
Clinical Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pain Management After Breast Surgeries: A Narrative Review	11
Chest Wall and Abdominal Blocks for Thoracic and Abdominal Surgeries: A Review	11
Hemiplegic Cluster Headache	11
Analysis of Top 100 Articles Cited in Top Pain Journals: A Comprehensive Two Decade Bibliometric Analysis	11
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and the Value of Early Detection	11
Perioperative Management of Patients on Buprenorphine	11
A Review of the Paravertebral Block: Benefits and Complications	11
Efficacy and Emerging Role of Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pain Management during Labor	11
Medication Overuse Headache in Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review	11
Drug Safety in Episodic Migraine Management in Adults Part 1: Acute Treatments	11
Primary Headache Associated with Sexual Activity: A Review of the Literature	10
Utilization of Regional Anesthesia in the Electrophysiology Lab: A Narrative Review	10
Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Scribing for Chronic Pain Care: A Narrative Review	10
Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Modeling in the Management and Treatment of Episodic Migraine	10
Efficacy and Clinical Role of Rhomboid Intercostal Nerve Block for Postoperative Pain Management: a Narrative Review	10
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Its Merit in the Treatment of Female Urogenital Pain	10
Biomarkers and Endophenotypes of Post-traumatic Headaches	10
Utilization of Truncal Fascial Plane Nerve Blocks for Chronic Pain Management: A Narrative Review	10
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	10
The Gut Microbiota and Chronic Pain	10
Sleep as a Therapeutic Target for Pain Management	10
Interplay of Oral, Mandibular, and Facial Disorders and Migraine	10
Therapeutic Patient Education as Part of the Physiotherapy Management of Adults with Headache: A Scoping Review	10
Headache Management in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit	10
Perioperative Pain Management for Major Limb Amputation – A Systematic-Narrative Hybrid Review	10
Periosteal Electrical Dry Needling Efficacy in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review	10
Perioperative Use of Ketamine	9
The Role and Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Treatment of Chronic Pain	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
Regenerative Medicine: Pharmacological Considerations and Clinical Role in Pain Management	9
Neurovascular Compression-Induced Intracranial Allodynia May Be the True Nature of Migraine Headache: an Interpretative Review	9
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Management of Episodic Migraine	9
Immune Competence and Pain: A Narrative Review	9
New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH): Unraveling the Complexities of Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Treatment	9
Trialing Strategies Prior to Intrathecal Drug Delivery in Cancer-Related Pain: A Narrative Review	9
Acupuncture for the Management of Chronic Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	9
The Gut-brain Connection and Episodic Migraine: an Update	9
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
Diabetic Neuropathy: Pathophysiology Review	9
Use of Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Total hip Arthroplasty	9
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review	9
Reviewing Psychological Practices to Enhance the Psychological Resilience Process for Individuals with Chronic Pain: Clinical Implications and Neurocognitive Findings	9
Four Decades of Occipital Nerve Stimulation for Headache Disorders: A Systematic Review	8
Cervical Spinal Cord Stimulation for Trigeminal Neuralgia: a Narrative Review	8
Does Physiologic Post-Concussion Disorder Cause Persistent Post-Traumatic Headache?	8
A Narrative Review of Ultrasound-Guided and Landmark-based Percutaneous Cryoneurolysis for the Management of Acute and Chronic Pain	8
Comparative Analysis of Quadratus Lumborum Versus Epidural Blocks for Postoperative Pain Management in Urologic Surgeries	8
Behavioral Health, Telemedicine, and Opportunities for Improving Access	8
Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine in Pain Management	8
Equity and Disparities in Diagnosis, Management, and Research of Post-Traumatic Headache	8
A Guide for Physicians Serving as an Expert Witness for Personal Injury Cases and Other Litigations	8
Current Review of Regenerative Medicine Therapies for Spine-Related Pain	8
Optimizing Pain Management in Cardiac Surgery: A Review of Analgesic Adjuvants	8
Pulsatile Tinnitus: Differential Diagnosis and Approach to Management	8
Structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Post-Traumatic Headache: A Systematic Review	8
Rational Multimodal Analgesia for Perioperative Pain Management	8
Clinical Role of Corticosteroids Versus Platelet Rich Plasma Injections in the Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: a Narrative Review	7
Virtual Reality in Acute and Chronic Pain Medicine: An Updated Review	7
Advances in the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain by Sympathetic Regulation	7
Treatment Options for Posttraumatic Headache: A Current Review of the Literature	7
Electronic Health Record Recording of Patient Pain: Challenges and Discrepancies	7
Ultrasound Guided Radiofrequency Ablation of Suprascapular Nerve for Shoulder Pain: A Novel Technique Description	7
Disparities in Headache Care and Research in Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review	7
The Emerging Role of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in Postoperative Analgesia	7
Pain Related Quality of Life in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Narrative Review	7
A Review of Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Predict Persistent Postoperative Opioid Use and Opioid Use Disorder and its Ethical Considerations	7
The Exploration of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Therapies for Migraine	7

SPECT/CT Scan: A New Diagnostic Tool in Pain Medicine	7
Headache Attributed to Infection: A Clinical and Pathophysiological Overview	7
Progress in the Application of Hydrogels in Intervertebral Disc Repair: A Comprehensive Review	7
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Evidence-Based Advances in Concepts and Treatments	7
Ultrasound Guided Genicular Nerve Blocks for Pain Management Following Total Knee Replacement: A Narrative Review	7
Nerve Injury Following Regional Nerve Block: A Literature Review of Its Etiologies, Risk Factors, and Prevention	7
Advances in Exercise in the Clinical Trials of Migraine: A Scoping Review	7
Neuroscientific Basis of Ketamine as an Analgesic and Emerging Role in the Management of Depression	7
Part Of the Process, or Adverse Event? Considering the Benefits and Potential Risks of Mindfulness-based Interventions for Migraine	7
Medical Cannabis and Its Efficacy/Effectiveness for the Treatment of Low-Back Pain: a Systematic Review	7
Stellate Ganglion Block for Management of Nicolau’s Syndrome Following Intravenous Ibuprofen Injection: a Case Report and Literature Review	7
Intradiscal Autologous Biologics for the Treatment of Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain	7
Efficacy of Ketamine Infusion for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Patients with Chronic Pain: a Narrative Review	7
Clinical Efficacy of Magnesium in Perioperative Pain Management: A Narrative Review	7
A Sociological Framework for Improving Palliative Pain Care in Low-Resource Nations	6
Comparative Efficacy of Mind–Body Exercise for Treating Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis	6
Low Dose Naltrexone In The Management Of Chronic Pain Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials	6
Chronic Pain in the Cancer Survivor	6
Phytocannabinoids for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain: A Scoping Review of Randomised Controlled Trials Published Between 2012 and 2023	6
Transitional Pain Service: An Update	6
The Dual Burden of Post-Traumatic Headache: Health Consequences and Economic Impact	6
Persistent Opioid Use Following Major Orthopedic Surgery	6
Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation (LRFA)– Myths and Facts: A Narrative Review of the Literature	6
A Review of Chronic Post-Sternotomy Pain Syndrome	6
Oral Neuropathy Associated with Commonly used Chemotherapeutic Agents: A Narrative Review	6
Pain Management Services Can Be a Cost-Effective Option over Surgery for the Treatment of Chronic Pain	6
The Potential of Spinal Cord Stimulation in Treating Spinal Cord Injury	6
Does Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Fall Within the Spectrum of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome? A Narrative Review	6
Minimally Invasive Interventional Management of Pudendal Neuralgia: A Narrative Review	5
Neural Modification To Treat Chronic Tendinopathy: Emerging Evidence and Opportunities for Pain Practitioners - A Systematic Review	5
Use of CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan: A Narrative Review	5
The Analgesic Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block in Patients Undergoing Nephrectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	5
The Interictal State of Migraine: Understanding the Hidden Burden Between Attacks	5
Efficacy of Steroid Facet Joint Injections for Axial Spinal Pain and Post Radiofrequency Ablation Neuritis: A Systematic Review	5
Overlap and Differences in Migraine and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension	5
Applications of Cryoneurolysis in Chronic Pain Management: a Review of the Current Literature	5
Cervical Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Review	5
A Brief Review on the Novel Therapies for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy	5
Efficacy of Suprascapular Versus Interscalene Block for Post-Operative Pain Management in Shoulder Surgeries: A Narrative Review	5
Non-Pharmacological Treatment for Chronic Migraine	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
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
Efficacy, Indications, and Safety of Intrathecal Baclofen Pump: A Narrative Review	5
Review: An Update on CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies for the Preventive Treatment of Episodic Migraine	5
A Comprehensive Review of Spinal Cord Stimulator Infections	5
Post-COVID Headache: A Literature Review	5
Trends in Mixed Pain Research Over Three Decades (1993–2024): A Bibliometric Analysis	5
Episodic Migraine in the Pediatric Population: Behavioral Therapies and other Non-Pharmacological Treatment Options	5
Rhomboid Intercostal and Subserratus Plane Block for Acute Pain Management after Abdominal Surgeries: A Narrative Review	4
Predicting the Severity of Acute Pain after Cesarean Delivery: A Narrative Review	4
Evolving Concepts of Pain Management in Elderly Patients	4
Exploring the Dynamic Relationship Between Migraine and Functional Neurological Disorders: A Narrative Review	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
The Effect of Perioperative Auditory Stimulation with Music on Procedural Pain: A Narrative Review	4
Adverse Effects Associated With High-Dose Ketamine Infusions For Refractory Pain And Psychiatric Conditions	4
Efficacy of Combined Suprascapular Block and Axillary Nerve Block for Post-Operative Pain Management in Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Narrative Review	4
Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pain Management in Pediatric Urologic Surgeries: A Narrative Review	4
An Updated Review of Utilization Patterns of Sacroiliac Joint Interventions in the Fee-for-service (ffs) Medicare Population from 2000 to 2022	4
Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Pain Management in Breast Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	4
Insomnia and Migraine: A Review of Evidence-Based, Biobehavioral Interventions	4
Weathering the Pain: Ambient Temperature’s Role in Chronic Pain Syndromes	4
Focused Update on Migraine and Vertigo Comorbidity	4
Exploring Pain Phenotyping in Cervicogenic Headache Management	4
Multi-agent Systems and Cancer Pain Management	4
Influence of Obesity, Race and Gender on Radiation Exposure for Epidural Procedures	4
Adjuvant Analgesics in Acute Pain – Evaluation of Efficacy	4
Meralgia Paresthetica	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
Diabetic Neuropathy: A Guide to Pain Management	4
What is the Status Quo of Patient-Centred Physiotherapy Management of People with Headache within a Biopsychosocial Model? – 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
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Disease Characterization and Prediction of Response to Surgical Intervention	4
Treating the Uninsured and Underinsured with Migraine in the USA	4
Device-Related Complications Associated with Cylindrical Lead Spinal Cord Stimulator Implants: A Comprehensive Review	4
Efficacy and Risks of Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy (IDET) for Treatment of Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review	4