Ultrasound-guided interfascial blocks of the trapezius muscle for cervicogenic headache.

Objectives: Disorders in the cervical muscles, such as myofascial trigger points and tightness, are common factors in patients with cervicogenic headache (CEH). We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided interfascial blocks of the trapezius muscle in patients with CEH who showed tenderness in the upper cervical muscle groups.

Methods: A total of 23 patients were evaluated in the prospective observational trial.

Results of ultrasound-guided interfascial block of the trapezius muscle for myofascial pain.

Objectives: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a regional pain syndrome that causes pain due to hyperirritable trigger points in the musculoskeletal system. Trapezius is one of the most commonly affected muscles in MPS. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an ultrasound-guided interfascial block of the trapezius muscle in patients with MPS.

Ultrasound-guided interfascial blocks of the trapezius muscle for cervicogenic headache: A report of two cases.

Cervicogenic headache (CEH) is a headache arising from cervical nociceptive structures such as facet joints, disci intervertebrales, muscles and ligaments. Myofascial trigger points (TrPs) are common factors in patients with CEH and contribute to the pain and disability. In this report, we present two patients with CEH who had TrPs in their upper trapezius muscles.

An Operator's Experience of the Loss-of-Resistance Technique in Epidural Injections: An Observational Study.

Objective: A successful interlaminar epidural injection relies on correct epidural space needle placement. Most interlaminar epidural steroid injection (ESI) procedures are performed with a blind technique known as loss-of-resistance (LOR) without an imaging guide. This study aims to evaluate the success rate of the LOR technique in interlaminar epidural steroid injection under fluoroscopic control.

Distal approach for percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation of lumbar medial branches in patients with lumbar facet arthropathy: A retrospective analysis.

Objectives: Lumbar facet (zygapophysial) arthropathy is a common cause of chronic lower back pain, and percutaneous radiofrequency denervation of the facet joints appears to be an effective treatment that yields long-term improvement. A technique utilising a distal approach to place the needle parallel to the medial branch has recently come into common use. In the present study, a technique incorporating a distal approach and an A-P fluoroscopic view was investigated.

Transforaminal epidural steroid injection and infraneural approach.

Transforaminal epidural steroid injections are a common intervention in the treatment of radicular pain. Complications are rare, but can be catastrophic. One of the potentially devastating complications is occlusion of the artery of Adamkiewicz (AKA).

Radiofrequency thermocoagulation combined with pulsed radiofrequency for gasserian ganglion blockage.

Objectives: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) has been effectively treated by radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) of the gasserian ganglion. Recently, pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) is becoming an alternative therapy for patients with trigeminal neuralgia. It is unclear whether the combination of RFT with PRF may decrease post-operative complications while maintaining longterm pain relief.

The effects of preadministration of local anesthetic on pulsed radiofrequency.

Background/aim: Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) has been reported to be a safe and reliable method for the management of a variety of chronic pain syndromes. It is not known whether the preadministration of local anesthetic increases the size of the electrical field. We revealed the effects of administering local anesthetic on PRF and investigated whether they were related to local anesthetic or fluid effects.

Pulmonary embolism occurring in a patient treated with spinal cord stimulation.

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been shown to be an effective method for treating many chronic pain syndromes. In addition, providing pain relief with SCS can reduce immobilization and complications related to immobilization. The present case describes pulmonary embolism (PE) that occurred in patient being treated with SCS for post-laminectomy syndrome.

Dexmedetomidine use during strabismus surgery in agitated children.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the effects of dexmedetomidine premedication before intravenous infusion of ketamine in agitated children undergoing strabismus surgery.

Subjects And Methods: We enrolled 60 agitated pediatric patients, aged 4.5-11 years.

Ketamine versus propofol for strabismus surgery in children.

Purpose: To compare the effects of intravenous infusion of ketamine and propofol anesthesia in children undergoing strabismus surgery.

Methods: Sixty pediatric patients aged 4-11 years were enrolled for the study. Patients in Group K were infused ketamine 1-3 mg/kg/hr (n = 30) and patients in Group P were infused with propofol 6-9 mg/kg/hr (n = 30).