Advances in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Assistive Diagnosis in Pain Clinics.

Musculoskeletal ultrasound has gained increasing attention as a noninvasive imaging modality in pain clinics. Its advantages include the lack of radiation exposure, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency, allowing for rapid provision of dynamic examination results. Notably, it has demonstrated significant effectiveness in diagnosing common joint injuries.

Relationship Between Preoperative Serum Albumin and Uric Acid and One-year Cure Rate in Patients With Herpes Zoster.

Background: Herpes zoster (HZ) is a common condition that causes severe pain mostly in middle-aged and older adults. It is currently treated with a combination of medication and surgery. However, some patients do not experience complete pain relief even after surgery and often experience a period of mild pain until a complete cure.

Technique of Awake Computed Tomography-guided Percutaneous Balloon Compression of the Gasserian Ganglion for Trigeminal Neuralgia.

Background: The classic percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) technique is used to complete an operation under the guidance of C-arm radiography under general anesthesia, making communication with patients during the operation impossible. It is not accurate or objective to predict the classic technique's curative effect solely by determining whether the projection of the x-ray lateral image of the filled balloon is pear-shaped.

Objectives: This study aimed to upgrade classic PBC to awake computed tomography (CT)-guided PBC technology under conscious local anesthesia and analgesia monitoring.

Progress in Radiofrequency Therapy for Zoster-Associated Pain About Parameters, Modes, Targets, and Combined Therapy: A Narrative Review.

Zoster-associated pain (ZAP) is a painful condition that significantly impacts a patient's quality of life, often leading to postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Over 30% of patients with herpes probably experience PHN. However, the understanding and treatment of ZAP remain inadequate.

Risk Factors for Recurrence After Radiofrequency Surgery of the V2 Branch of the Trigeminal Nerve.

Background: The factors influencing relapse after radiofrequency operation of the V2 branch of the trigeminal neuralgia are yet to be identified.

Objectives: The risk factors affecting recurrence after radiofrequency operation of the V2 branch of the trigeminal neuralgia were analyzed, and a curative effect prediction model was constructed.

Study Design: A retrospective study.

Nomogram Model for Predicting the Risk of Recurrence after Surgery of the V3 Branch of the Trigeminal Nerve.

Background: Factors influencing recurrence after V3 trigeminal nerve surgery remain unknown.

Objectives: To analyze the risk factors affecting recurrence after trigeminal nerve branch V3 surgery, construct a nomogram prediction model, and verify the predictive efficacy of the model.

Study Design: A retrospective study.

A Predictive Model for the Risk of Recurrence of Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy After Surgery.

Introduction: This study aimed to analyze the risk factors affecting the recurrence of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy after surgery, construct a nomogram predictive model, and validate the model's predictive performance using a calibration plot.

Methods: In this study, 304 cervical spondylotic radiculopathy patients who underwent computed tomography (CT)-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of cervical intervertebral discs or low-temperature plasma RFA for cervical radiculopathy were enrolled at the Pain Department of Jiaxing College Affiliated Hospital from January 2019 to March 2022. The patients were randomly divided into training (n = 213) and testing (n = 91) groups in a 7:3 ratio.

Efficacy of Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation of the Thoracic Sympathetic Nerve versus Chemical Excision in Pain Caused by Raynaud's Disease.

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness and safety of computed tomography (CT)-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFTC) of the thoracic sympathetic nerve versus chemical resection (CTS) for the treatment of pain caused by Raynaud's disease.

Methods: Patients who underwent CTS or thoracic sympathetic nerve RFTC between March 2012 and March 2021 were enrolled in this retrospective study. There were 28 cases in the alcohol group (Group A) and 44 in the radiofrequency group (Group R).

Prevalence and impact of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma.

Purpose: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common thyroid cancer. Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) was possibly among the risk factors for thyroid carcinoma. It is uncertain whether NAFLD is associated with the aggressiveness of PTC.

Generation of a human iPSC line (CIBi013-A) from a patient with young-onset Parkinson's disease carrying a novel homozygous PARK7 (DJ-1) mutation.

Mutations in PARK7 and the resulting alterations in its production protein (DJ-1) are tightly associated with Parkinson's disease. We generated a human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) line (CIBi013-A) from a patient with young-onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) who carried a novel homozygous PARK7 (DJ-1) mutation (chr1:8037723, c.334C>G).

Comparison of Analgesic Effects of Different Regional Blocks in Video-assisted Thoracic and Breast Surgeries: A Network Meta-analysis and Systematic Review.

Background: Postoperative pain management in breast surgery and video-assisted thoracic surgeries (VATS) remains challenging. Oral or intravenous infusion of opioids were early treatments, but they can result in gastrointestinal reactions, respiratory inhibition, and other adverse reactions. In recent years, various regional block techniques have been employed for postoperative analgesia of these surgeries.

Efficacy of Percutaneous Radiofrequency Sympathectomy Versus Percutaneous Ethanol Sympatholysis in the Treatment of Primary Hyperhidrosis.

Background: At present, there are many surgical treatments for primary hyperhidrosis (PH), but their medium- and long-term effects remain unclear.

Objectives: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of radiofrequency sympathectomy (RFS) and percutaneous ethanol sympatholysis (PES) in the treatment of PH.

Study Design: A retrospective study.

Long-Term Follow-Up Safety and Effectiveness of CT-Guided Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation of Sphenopalatine Ganglion in Refractory Headache Treatment.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of computed tomography (CT)-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFTA) of the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) for patients with refractory headache.

Methods: A total of 14 patients with refractory migraine and 10 patients with cluster headache (CH) who underwent CT-guided SPG RF between May 2019 and August 2021 at the Jiaxing First Hospital, located in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China, were included and analyzed in this retrospective cohort study. Pain score, sleep quality scores, and treatment effects were observed before operation as well as 1 day and 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery.

Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of Lumbar Sympathetic Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation Versus Chemical Lumbar Sympathectomy in the Treatment of Cold Hypersensitivity in the Hands and Feet: A Retrospective Study.

Background: Cold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet (CHHF) is a disease characterized by abnormal cold in the limbs with limited treatment options. Compared to traditional drug therapy, lumbar sympathectomy is a new minimally invasive surgical method for treating CHHF.

Objectives: The present study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of lumbar sympathetic radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) and chemical lumbar sympathectomy (CLS) in treating CHHF.

Computed tomography-guided chemical renal sympathetic nerve modulation in the treatment of resistant hypertension: A case report.

Background: Resistant hypertension (RH) has always been a difficult problem in clinical diagnosis and treatment. At present, there is no recognized safe and effective minimally invasive treatment.

Case Summary: An 80-year-old woman was admitted to hospital due to trigeminal neuralgia (TN).

Association between the Risk of Relapse and the Type of Surgical Procedure for Herpes Zoster-related Pain.

Background: Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) on the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) is a common minimally invasive surgery for herpes zoster (HZ)-related pain, including acute zoster pain and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN); however, some patients still have no obvious pain relief, a high recurrence rate, and short-term recurrence. Radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RF-TC) has a higher temperature; however, it is still unknown whether the degree of complete damage will affect the recurrence rate and if there is any difference compared with the effect of PRF.

Objectives: This study mainly aimed to explore whether there was a difference in the recurrence rate following CT-guided PRF and RF-TC for HZ-related pain.

Risk Factors Affecting the Success Rate of Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation of Lumbar Sympathetic Nerve.

Background: Computed tomography (CT)-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation of lumbar sympathetic nerve has been gradually applied to the treatment of many autonomic nerve disorders, such as plantar hyperhidrosis (PH) and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). The difference in the success rate of operation between the left and right sides is not yet studied.

Objective: This study aimed to explore a statistically significant difference between the success rate of left and right CT-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation of lumbar sympathetic nerve and screen the risk factors affecting the success rate of the right surgery.

Efficacy and Safety of Awake Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Balloon Compression of Trigeminal Ganglion for Trigeminal Neuralgia.

Objectives: To describe the method and clinical efficacy of awake computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) as a treatment for trigeminal neuralgia (TN).

Design: In this case series, patients with TN were treated with awake CT-guided PBC and followed up for treatment efficacy and complications for 12 months.

Setting: A single-center study.

CT-guided Chemical Lumbar Sympathectomy in the Treatment of Cold Hypersensitivity in the Hands and Feet.

Background: Cold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet is a common clinical symptom in Asian women. Currently, treatment of cold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet is still limited to traditional Chinese medicine, mainly herbal medicine. However, many patients with cold hypersensitivity in the hands and feet in China are not satisfied with the therapeutic effect of herbal medicine, and took medication for a longer time.

Efficacy and Safety of Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation with Different Puncture Methods for Treatment of V1 Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Prospective Study.

Background: Radiofrequency thermocoagulation through the supraorbital foramen with a different puncture method is a new approach for the treatment of ophthalmic division trigeminal neuralgia.

Objectives: To compare the efficacy of the vertical puncture method and the transverse puncture method in the treatment of ophthalmic division trigeminal neuralgia during radiofrequency thermocoagulation through the supraorbital foramen.

Study Design: Randomized, longitudinal prospective, clinical research study.

Lumbar Sympathetic Nerve Modulation Using Absolute Ethanol for the Treatment of Primary Lower-Extremity Hyperhidrosis: A Dose-Effect Pilot Study.

BACKGROUND Primary lower-extremity hyperhidrosis (PLEH) can be treated by CT-guided lumbar sympathetic nerve modulation using absolute ethanol. However, doses of ethanol that are too high can cause nerve injury, and doses that are too low have suboptimal results. The present study aimed to investigate the dose-effect relationship of CT-guided lumbar sympathetic nerve modulation with absolute ethanol for PLEH.

Supraorbital Nerve Radiofrequency for Severe Neuralgia Caused by Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus.

Background: Radiofrequency of the Gasserian ganglion can be used for ophthalmic herpetic neuralgia (OHN), but it is associated with complications. This study aimed to use the supraorbital nerve for computed tomography- (CT-) guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation to treat refractory OHN.

Methods: This was a retrospective case series study of patients with simple or combined OHN treated at our hospital between 06/2012 and 06/2018.