Outcomes of cooled radiofrequency ablation of cervical nerves for the treatment of chronic pain.

Background: Chronic pain, defined as pain persisting for more than 3-6 months, has a mean one-year prevalence in the United States of 25.8% and is one of the most frequent reasons adults seek medical care. Treatment options include physical therapy, analgesics, anticonvulsants, exercise, and muscle relaxants.

Radiofrequency ablation for headache pain: an updated systematic review.

Background: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has many treatment capabilities, one of which includes long term management of chronic headache. As a result, it has been increasingly used, especially in cases of refractory headache pain. Headaches can be classified as primary and secondary and can result from a variety of serious conditions.

Radiofrequency ablation for shoulder pain: an updated systematic review.

Background: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a treatment modality that has been increasingly used for the management of chronic shoulder pain. Serious conditions that can identified as the cause of chronic shoulder pain include rotator cuff disorders, adhesive capsulitis, osteoarthritis, glenohumeral instability, and acromioclavicular joint disorders. Treatment of chronic shoulder pain typically consists of physical therapy, oral and topical medications, intra-articular corticosteroid injections, and even surgery.

Efficacy of Cooled-Radiofrequency Ablation of the Genicular Nerve as Treatment for Chronic Knee Pain: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Chronic pain is one of the leading causes of reduced quality of life in the USA, with knee pain commonly reported. Multiple therapeutic modalities are traditionally utilized for pain management; however, some patients may have pain refractory to these techniques. Cooled radiofrequency ablation (c-RFA) of the geniculate nerve is a growing and promising therapy offering a potentially long-term solution to chronic knee pain.

Neuromodulation's Role in Functional Restoration in Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Patients.

Neuromodulation is an alternative, minimally invasive treatment option that, at times, is used as a last resort for chronic pain conditions that are often refractory to other treatment modalities. Moreover, it offers promising prospects for individuals grappling with the formidable challenges posed by paraplegia and quadriplegia resulting from spinal cord injuries. This review article provides a comprehensive assessment of current treatment modalities specifically tailored for paraplegic and quadriplegic patients.

Infrapatellar Branch of the Saphenous Nerve: Therapeutic Approaches to Chronic Knee Pain.

Purpose Of Review: The infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve (IPS) is an under-investigated nerve that can be a source of chronic knee pain. This literature review aims to deliver an up-to-date review of chronic pain transmitted via the IPS along with therapeutic approaches available for pain refractory to conservative measures.

Recent Findings: Knee pain transmitted via the IPS can arise from several etiologies.

Temporary Peripheral Nerve Stimulation as Treatment for Chronic Pain.

Introduction: Chronic pain is a growing problem across the world, and in the midst of an opioid epidemic, it is imperative that alternative treatment measures are identified to help alleviate the pain experienced by these patients. Chronic pain greatly affects ones quality of life and many patients do not experience adequate relief with conventional treatment measures. The purpose of this retrospective analysis is to assess the efficacy of peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) therapy in adult patients suffering from chronic pain refractory to conventional treatment measures who underwent therapy on various anatomical locations.

Radiofrequency ablation of the occipital nerves for treatment of neuralgias and headache.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to retrospectively assess the efficacy of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) therapy as a treatment for occipital neuralgias and headaches at health clinics in the United States between January 1, 2015 and June 20, 2022. We hypothesize that RFA is a minimally invasive treatment that provides significant pain relief long-term for occipital neuralgias and associated headaches.

Methods: This retrospective analysis studies data collected from 277 occipital nerve RFA patients who had adequate pre-procedure and post-procedure follow-up for data analysis.

Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation for Intercostal Neuralgia.

Intercostal neuralgia is pain associated with the intercostal nerves along the rib, chest, and upper abdominal wall. Intercostal neuralgia has various etiologies, and current conventional treatment options include intercostal nerve blocks, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, topical medications, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, and anticonvulsants. For a subset of patients, these conventional treatment options provide little relief.

Pulsed Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia.

Purpose Of Review: Trigeminal neuralgia is a sudden, unilateral, stabbing pain in the distribution of one or more branches of the fifth cranial nerve, with an overall prevalence ranging between 0.03 and 0.3%.

Lumbar Level Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Low Back Pain.

Low back pain affects the lives of millions of people in the United States and the world. Not only does low back pain affect the quality of life for the individual patient, but it also accounts for many emergency department and health care visits. For a subset of patients, conservative measures such as medications and physical therapy, nonsurgical interventions, and surgery are not effective.

Radiofrequency Ablation of the Trochanteric Branches of the Femoral Nerve for the Treatment of Greater Trochanteric Syndrome.

Background: Approximately 10-15% of the population over the age of 60 suffers from hip pain. Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is one of the most common diagnoses in patients with chronic hip pain, includes a number of disorders, and has a broad differential diagnosis. Conservative managements of GTPS, including pharmacologic interventions, physical therapy, chiropractic intervention, acupuncture, and more invasive techniques, such as intra-articular injections, commonly fail to provide patients with sufficient, long-term relief.

Prescription Drugs and the US Workforce: Results from a National Safety Council Survey.

Background: The cost of chronic pain in the United States is extremely high. Opioids are one of the most common medications prescribed for the treatment of chronic pain, and their misuse and addiction have been of concern. It has been found that opioids are frequently abused and negatively impact the American workforce.