Analgesic Effect of SKI306X on Chronic Postischemic Pain and Spinal Nerve Ligation-Induced Neuropathic Pain in Mice.

Neuropathic pain (NP) results from lesions or diseases affecting the peripheral or central somatosensory system. However, there are currently no drugs that are particularly effective in treating this condition. SKI306X is a blend of purified extracts of three oriental herbs (Clematis mandshurica, Trichosanthes kirilowii, and Prunella vulgaris) commonly used to treat osteoarthritis for their chondroprotective effects.

Effects of extracorporeal shock waves on neuralgia in diabetic rats.

Objective: The aim of this study was to observe the effects of extracorporeal shock waves (ECSWs) on neuralgia in diabetic rats.

Materials And Methods: Diabetic neuralgia model was established in rats via injection of streptozotocin. The rats were divided into diabetic neuralgia group (Group A, n=6) and ECSW treatment group (Group B, n=6).

Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Bone-filling Mesh Container and Simple Percutaneous Balloon Kyphoplasty in the Treatment of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures.

Background: Bone cement leakage in patients with vertebral fracture limits the use of percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) and percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP). Finding a method to reduce bone cement leakage is clinically rather important.

Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety of bone-filling mesh containers (BFMCS) and simple percutaneous balloon kyphoplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.

Stellate ganglion block promotes recovery of Bell's palsy in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Conclusion: Stellate ganglion block (SGB) is effective for treatment of Bell's palsy in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Background: Corticosteroids are widely used for treatment of Bell's palsy in patients with diabetes mellitus but may induce complications like hyperglycemia, which calls for an alternative therapy. This study aimed to ascertain the effect of SGB on Bell's palsy in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Effect of cervical sympathetic block on cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage in rabbits.

Purpose: Cerebral vasospasm (CVS) is a major complication after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) induced by the rupture of intracranial aneurysms. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect and mechanism of cervical sympathetic block on cerebral vasospasm of the rabbits after SAH.

Methods: After successful modeling of cervical sympathetic block, 18 healthy male white rabbits were randomly divided into three groups (n=6), ie, sham operation group (Group A), SAH group (Group B) and SAH with cervical sympathetic block group (Group C).

Effects of dorsal root ganglion destruction by adriamycin in patients with postherpetic neuralgia.

Purpose: To investigate the effects of dorsal root ganglion destruction in patients with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).

Methods: Seventy-two patients with PHN selected were randomly divided into two groups (n=36). Group A was the control group (treated by injection) and group B was the group of dorsal root ganglion destruction by adriamycin.

The application of percutaneous lysis of epidural adhesions in patients with failed back surgery syndrome.

Purpose: To investigate the efficacy and the feasibility of application of percutaneous lysis of epidural adhesions in failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) using a stiff type guide wire and 4F vascular catheter.

Methods: Ninety two patients with FBSS were randomly divided into two groups, the control group (treated by injection dexamethasone only) and percutaneous lysis of epidural adhesions group. Visual analog scale scores (VAS) and therapeutic evaluation were observed in the preoperative, seven days postoperative, one month and six months postoperative.