Comparative Efficacy of Spinal Cord Stimulation in the Management of Acute Pain and Chronic Pain Related to Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a well-established treatment for chronic pain. However, its potential in acute pain management requires further investigation. The goal of this review is to assess and compare the effectiveness of SCS for managing acute postoperative pain against chronic pain associated with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS).

Opioid Prescribing to Medicare Part D Enrollees, 2013-2017: Shifting Responsibility to Pain Management Providers.

Objective: To examine opioid prescribing frequency and trends to Medicare Part D enrollees from 2013 to 2017 by medical specialty and provider type.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective, cross-sectional, specialty- and provider-level analysis of Medicare Part D prescriber data for opioid claims from 2013 to 2017. We analyzed opioid claims and prescribing trends for specialties accounting for ≥1% of all opioid claims.

Distal intramural urethral pathology in women.

Purpose: We reviewed the evaluation of distal intramural urethral pathology in women and its management using urethral dilation and general anesthesia.

Materials And Methods: After receiving institutional review board approval we reviewed consecutive charts of women who underwent urethral dilation under general anesthesia for distal intramural urethral pathology. The pathological condition was defined as bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms with distal urethral narrowing and proximal ballooning on lateral voiding cystourethrogram.