Pain Physician

Papers
(The TQCC of Pain Physician is 2. 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.)
ArticleCitations
Altered Neurovascular Coupling in Patients with Chronic Myofascial Pain49
Percutaneous Endoscopic Resection of Lumbar Discal Cyst38
A Review of Etiological Biomarkers for Fibromyalgia and Their Therapeutic Implications23
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Using High-Frequency Electromagnetic Coupling Technology to Power an Implanted Neurostimulator with a Separate Receiver at the Superior Cluneal Nerve for Treatment of Chro19
Understanding the Anatomy of Retroperitoneal Interfascial Space: Implications for Regional Anesthesia17
Fascia Iliaca Block Combined with Low-dose Spinal Anesthesia for Hip Fracture Surgery in the Elderly: Effects on Severe Hypotension and Analgesia. A Randomized Controlled Trial16
Reporting the Location and Extent of Pain in Adolescents: A Test-Retest Reliability Study16
The Added Value of Sensitivity to Nonnoxious Stimuli to Predict an Individual’s Sensitivity to Pain15
A Modified Unilateral Extrapedicular Approach Applied to Percutaneous Kyphoplasty to Treat Lumbar Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture: A Retrospective Analysis15
Physicochemical Stability and Compatibility of Mixtures of Ropivacaine with Dexamethasone or Betamethasone for Epidural Steroid Injections: An In Vitro Study15
Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation Through the Foramen Rotundum Versus the Foramen Ovale for V2 Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis13
Novel Physical Examination Tests for the Diagnosis of Chronic Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Differentiate It From Lumbar Disc Herniation13
Infrared Thermography: Clinical Value for Diagnosing Persistent Somatoform Pain Disorders?11
Effect of Analgesic Low-Dose Ketamine Infusions on the Cardiovascular Response: A Retrospective Analysis10
Ultrasound-guided Retroclavicular Approach Versus Costoclavicular Approach of Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block for Upper Limb Surgeries10
Identifying Risk Factors and Health Concerns Associated With Chronic Low Back Pain Among Northern Indians: A Community-based Study10
Application of Dexmedetomidine as an Opioid Substitute in Opioid-Free Anesthesia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis10
Postoperative Analgesic Effects of Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Thoracic and Breast Surgery: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials9
Percutaneous Ultrasound-Guided Tenotomy of the Iliotibial Band for Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: A Longitudinal Observational Study With One-Year Durability Results9
Pain Relief After Allogenic Stem Cell Disc Therapy9
Association Between Smoking Status and Opioid Dose in Prescriptions Written for Breast Cancer-related Pain9
In Response to Comments on Comparison of the Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Versus Landmark-Guided Suprascapular Nerve Block in Chronic Shoulder Pain8
Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for the Lumbar Spine: A Review and Discussion of Existing Gaps8
Using RNA-Seq to Explore the Hub Genes in the Trigeminal Root Entry Zone of Rats by Compression Injury7
The Utilization of Radiofrequency Techniques for Upper Extremity Pain Management7
Low-Dose Naltrexone Use for Patients with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Literature Review7
Letter to the Editor7
Chronic Low Back Pain: The Therapeutic Benefits of Diagnostic Medial Branch Nerve Blocks7
Extracranial Non-Gasserian Ganglion Application of Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation on the Mandibular Branch of the Trigeminal through the Foramen Ovale for Trigeminal Neuralgia7
Pathomechanism of Lower-level Discogenic Groin Pain and Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy for the Treatment of Discogenic Groin Pain7
Cytokine Expression in Cancer Survivors Suffering From Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review6
Updated Assessment of Practice Patterns of Perioperative Management of Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Therapy in Interventional Pain Management6
Comment on “Hemodynamic Influences of Remimazolam Versus Propofol During the Induction Period of General Anesthesia”5
Exponential Decline of 28.9% in Utilization of Interventional Pain Management Techniques Among Medicare Beneficiaries From 2019 to 2022: Updated Analysis on the Ongoing Effects of COVID-19, Economic D5
Analysis of Risk Factors for Postherpetic Neuralgia in Patients With Postmalignancy Herpes Zoster5
Clinical Effectiveness of Posterior Annular Targeted Ablative Decompression as an Alleviative Intervention for Lumbosacral Discogenic Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis5
Neuropsychiatric Side Effects After Lumbosacral Epidural Steroid Injections: A Prospective Cohort Study5
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Effectiveness of Therapeutic Sacroiliac Joint Injections5
Pain Variability of Tissues Under Endoscope in Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy and Its Significance: A Retrospective Study4
Research Status of Different Adjuvants on Nerve Block’s Effect4
Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy for Calcified Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis4
Pain Reduction and Changes in Serum Cortisol, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, and Glucose Levels after Epidural Injections With Different Doses of Corticosteroid4
Comparison of Craniocaudal Spread of Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block With Two Volumes of Local Anesthetics4
Is Osteoporotic Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture a Contraindication to Percutaneous Kyphoplasty? A Systematic Review4
Assessment of Radiation Exposure with Mandatory Two Fluoroscopic Views for Epidural Procedures4
Ultrasound-guided Shoulder Intraarticular Ozone Injection Versus Pulsed Radiofrequency Application for Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial4
Effect of Dexmedetomidine, Dexamethasone, and Ondansetron on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children Undergoing Dental Rehabilitation: A Randomized Controlled Trial4
Prophylactic Epidural Blood Patch or Prophylactic Epidural Infusion of Hydroxyethyl Starch in Preventing Post–Dural Puncture Headache - A Retrospective Study4
A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Antiviral Agents for Immunocompetent Patients with Herpes Zoster-Associated Pain4
Comments on the Efficacy and Safety of Opioid Analgesics for the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain3
Chronic Opioid Therapy Utilization Following an Acute Pain Prescription Supply Restriction Law: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis3
Feasibility of Ultrasound-Guided Peritoneal Perfusion with Ozone in the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Bicenter Retrospective Analysis3
Clinical Outcomes of Posterior Percutaneous Endoscopic Cervical Foraminotomy and Discectomy Assisted with SNRB in Treating Cervical Radiculopathy with Diagnostic Uncertainty3
Full-Endoscopic Decompression with the Application of an Endoscopic-Matched Ultrasonic Osteotome for Removal of Ossification of the Thoracic Ligamentum Flavum3
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for the Management of Neuropathic Pain: A Narrative Review3
The Prevalence of Perceived Injustice and Factors Associated With Perceived Injustice in People With Pain: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis3
Nutrition/Dietary Supplements and Chronic Pain in Patients with Cancer and Survivors of Cancer: A Systematic Review and Research Agenda3
The Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block Compared With Intrathecal Morphine in Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Double-blind Prospective Comparative Study3
Treatment of Thoracolumbar Type A3 Fractures Using a Percutaneous Intravertebral Expandable Titanium Implant: Long-term Follow-up Results of a Pilot Single Center Study3
Long-term Investigation of Annulargrams and Intra-annular Fibrin to Treat Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain and Radiculopathy: 1-, 2-, and 3-Year Outcome Comparisons of Patients with and without Prior 3
Transition from Compounded to Monotherapy Intrathecal Pain Medication Reduces Drug Costs: Retrospective Analysis of Patient Billing Data3
Computed Tomography-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation for Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia: Comparison of Cervical Computed Tomography Angiography, Transverse Process of Atlas, and Styloid Process Localization3
Evaluation of Increased Intracranial Pressure with the Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter by Ultrasound in Epiduroscopic Neural Laser Discectomy Procedures3
In Errata3
Comments on “Can Additional Facet Joint Block Improve the Clinical Outcome of Kyphoplasty for Acute Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures?”3
Correlation Analysis Between Basic Diseases and Subsequent Vertebral Fractures After Percutaneous Kyphoplasty (PKP) for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures3
Does Intraoperative Multi-Drug Wound Infiltration Relieve Postoperative Pain Following Single-Level TLIF Surgery? A Randomized Controlled Trial2
Fluoroscopic Confirmation of Needle Location in Ultrasound-guided Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation2
Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Osteoarthritis Knee Pain in the Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial2
A Randomized Controlled Trial of High Rate rTMS Versus rTMS and Amitriptyline in Chronic Migraine2
Composite Treatment Response from a Prospective, Multi-Center Study (US-nPower) Evaluating a Miniature Spinal Cord Stimulator for the Management of Chronic, Intractable Pain2
Effectiveness and Safety of Hydromorphone Compared to Morphine for Postoperative Analgesia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis2
Biologics in Interventional Spinal Procedure: The Past, the Present, and the Vision2
Targeted Nerve Root Stimulation Alleviates Intractable Chronic Limb Pain Associated with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - A Prospective Multi-Center Feasibility Study2
Pre-incisional Preventive Precise Multimodal Analgesia May Enhance the Rehabilitation Process of Acute Postoperative Pain Following Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial2
Regional Analgesia for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Using Ultrasound-guided Quadratus Lumborum Block or Erector Spinae Block: A Randomized Controlled Trial2
Epidural Steroid Injections and the Risk of Osteoporosis in Lumbar Spondylosis Patients: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study2
Analgesic Efficacy of Epidural Patient-Controlled Analgesia on Cancer Pain: A Retrospective Observational Study2
Transient Compression Injury Triggers Neuroinflammation in a New Rat Model of Acute Peripheral Neuropathic Pain2
Comment on “Associations Between Headache (Migraine and Tension-Type Headache) and Psychological Symptoms (Depression and Anxiety) in Pediatrics”2
Efficacy of Intrawound Treatments to Prevent Surgical Site Infection after Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis2
A Randomized Double-blind Trial of 5% Dextrose Versus Corticosteroid Hydrodissection for Meralgia Paresthetica2
Increase your Confidence in Opioid Prescribing: Marketing Messages in Continuing Medical Education Activities on ER/LA Opioids2
Higher Pain Catastrophizing and Preoperative Pain is Associated with Increased Risk for Prolonged Postoperative Opioid Use2
Spinal Cord Stimulation Trends of Utilization and Expenditures in Fee-For-Service (FFS) Medicare Population from 2009 to 20182
Does Paramedian Approach Preferentially Secure Optimal Drug Delivery Onto Ventral Epidural Space and Subsequent Superior Clinical Efficacy Over a Dorsal Midline Approach During Cervical Interlaminar E2
A Comparative Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 3 Routes of Administration of Epidural Injections in Lumbar Disc Herniation2
Effect of Radiofrequency on Dorsal Root Ganglion Versus Transforaminal Steroids Injection on Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Level in Lumbar Radicular Pain2
Training and Credentialing Standards for Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Techniques: Results of a Survey2
Analysis of the Therapeutic Efficacy of Percutaneous Balloon Double Compression for the Treatment of Recurrent Trigeminal Neuralgia2
Transcranial and Transcutaneous Stimulation for Pain: What Have We Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic Shutdown?2
Computed Tomography-guided Percutaneous Bilateral Neurolytic Celiac Plexus Block with Alcohol for Upper Abdominal Visceral Cancer Pain2
Efficacy of Patient-Controlled Intravenous Analgesia with Esketamine for Herpes Zoster Associated with Breakthrough Pain2
Novel Injectable Nerve Stimulation Electrode Placed on the Dorsal Root Ganglion Using an Extravertebral Approach: A Feasibility Study in Cadavers2
Bilateral Greater Occipital Nerve Block; Distal Versus Proximal Approach for Postdural Puncture Headache: A Randomized Clinical Trial2
The Efficacy of Pericapsular Nerve Group Block Versus Facia Iliaca Block on Immediate Postoperative Pain and Opioid Consumption After Hip Arthroscopy Randomized Trial2
Preemptive Acetaminophen: Quantification of Opioid-sparring Effects and Need for Further Research2
Short-Term Supraorbital Nerve Stimulation and Pain Relief for Acute and Subacute Ophthalmic Herpetic Neuralgia: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial2
Efficacy and Safety of a 3D-printed Guide Device During Percutaneous Kyphoplasty for the Treatment of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures2
Anatomical Variation of Infrapatellar Innervation Determines Clinical Risk of Infrapatellar Neuropathy2
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