A systematic review of the efficacy of ketamine for craniofacial pain.

Background: Craniofacial pain (CFP) poses a burden on patients and health care systems. It is hypothesized that ketamine, an -methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, can reverse central sensitization associated with causation and propagation of CFP. This systematic review aims to assess the role of ketamine for CFP.

A Scoping Review of Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation for Improving Motor and Voiding Function Following Spinal Cord Injury.

Objectives: To identify and synthesize the existing evidence on the effectiveness and safety of epidural spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for improving motor and voiding function and reducing spasticity following spinal cord injury (SCI).

Methods: This scoping review was performed according to the framework of Arksey and O'Malley. Comprehensive serial searches in multiple databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, LILACS, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus) were performed to identify relevant publications that focused on epidural SCS for improving motor function, including spasticity, and voiding deficits in individuals with SCI.

Finding Optimal Neuromodulation for Chronic Pain: Waves, Bursts, and Beyond.

Background: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has emerged as state-of-the-art evidence-based treatment for chronic intractable pain related to spinal and peripheral nerve disorders. Traditionally delivered as steady-state, paraesthesia-producing electrical stimulation, newer technology has augmented the SCS option and outcome in the last decade.

Objective: To present an overview of the traditional and newer SCS waveforms.

Factors associated with success and failure of patient-controlled oral analgesia after total hip and knee arthroplasty: a historical comparative cohort study.

Purpose: Patient-controlled oral analgesia (PCOA) is a novel method of oral opioid administration using set doses of short-acting oral opioids self-administered by patients with a "lockout" period as part of a multimodal regimen. Failure of PCOA can result in severe postoperative pain necessitating use of intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV-PCA) with its potential complications. This study evaluated factors related to success or failure of PCOA following total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Thoracolumbar Interfascial Plane Block for Spinal Cord Stimulator System Implantation: A Case Series.

Thoracolumbar interfascial plane block (TLIPB) has recently been described for postoperative analgesia after thoracolumbar spine surgery. This block is minimally invasive, relatively safe, and easy to perform. TLIPB can potentially decrease opioid requirements and enhance recovery following spine surgery.

Quality of chronic pain interventional treatment guidelines from pain societies: Assessment with the AGREE II instrument.

Background And Objective: Procedures to relieve pain are performed frequently but there are concerns about patient selection, appropriate image guidance, frequency and training for physicians. Patients, healthcare providers, policymakers and licensing bodies seek evidence-based recommendations to use these interventions judiciously. In this review we appraised the methodological quality of recent clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for interventional pain procedures.

Interventions for myofascial pain syndrome in cancer pain: recent advances: why, when, where and how.

Purpose Of Review: Pain is one of the most feared and most common symptoms of cancer, experienced by 38-85% of patients. Pain in terminally ill cancer patients is a multidimensional experience caused by a diverse array of factors - cancer itself, its treatment or other causes. Studies have shown a high incidence of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in patients with cancer and the knowledge of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) is important to address and manage existing pain, and to prevent the recurrence of pain.

Correction to: A Review of Current Denervation Techniques for Chronic Hip Pain: Anatomical and Technical Considerations.

In the original publication, the legend in the Figure 1 caption were missing and Table 2 was not presented correctly.

A Review of Current Denervation Techniques for Chronic Hip Pain: Anatomical and Technical Considerations.

Purpose Of Review: Percutaneous radiofrequency (RF) denervation of articular sensory nerves of the hip joint is a minimally invasive neurotomy technique that can provide pain relief in patients with chronic hip pain. There has been an increase in the number of publications on RF denervation of the hip over the last few years although many questions remain regarding anatomical targets, technical aspects, selection criteria, and evidence for effectiveness.

Recent Findings: For this updated review, publications were identified by searching MEDLINE and other medical literature databases from inception through November 30, 2018.

Demographic Variables and Its Effect on Emotional Intelligence: A Study on Indian Service Sector Employees.

In past few decades, emotional intelligence (EI) has gained much popularity worldwide. Intelligence quotient alone is not enough in today's age for achieving success and hence for developing a person's ability, the fields of psychology and neurosciences have highlighted the importance of EI, which is a person's response toward feelings and emotions. In this study, relationship of various demographic variables with EI, as measured by Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form, has been highlighted.

The patient perspective of the diagnostic process for leprosy in Brazil. An exploratory study.

Objectives: To explore the patient experience of being diagnosed with leprosy and the support provided during this process in selected populations in Brazil. To understand the information needs of patients during diagnosis. To identify characteristics of patients with different diagnostic experiences.