Ketamine for the Treatment of Chronic Pain: A Comprehensive Review.

Background: Chronic pain significantly worsens the quality of life. Unlike neuropathic, musculoskeletal, postoperative pain, and cancer pain, chronic primary pain cannot be explained by an underlying disease or condition, making its treatment arduous.

Objectives: This manuscript intends to provide a comprehensive review of the use of ketamine as a treatment option for specific chronic pain conditions.

Calcitonin (FORTICAL, MIACALCIN) for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures.

Purpose Of Review: Osteoporosis is a common condition affecting the musculoskeletal system. It carries with it increased risks of fracture in many areas of the body, leading to reduced quality of life, limited mobility, and other long-term implications such as chronic pain. Vertebral compression fractures are a common development in patients with osteoporosis.