Publications by authors named "V Pampati"
Purpose Of Review: This retrospective, case controlled, comparative evaluation review of radiation exposure during epidural procedures in interventional pain management assessed variations in radiation exposure based on obesity, race, and gender.
Recent Findings: Numerous publications have shown increasing radiation exposure based on body mass index (BMI). However, the influence of race and gender have not been studied.
Article Synopsis
- Recent research highlights the potential of biologic treatments like mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for relieving low back pain by promoting healing in intervertebral discs.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of MSC and PRP injections for chronic low back and leg pain, analyzing data from various credible sources.
- The findings included 8 randomized controlled trials and 8 observational studies, revealing fair evidence quality but noting a lack of high-quality studies, suggesting a moderate recommendation for these treatments.
Background: The analysis of epidural procedure utilization has revealed several notable trends over recent years. Utilization increased significantly until 2004, then rose minimally until 2011, followed by gradual declines up to 2019 in the Medicare population. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a marked 19% decline in usage from 2019 to 2020.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The use of facet joint interventions for spinal pain management experienced rapid growth between 2000 and 2010, with an annual increase of 14.2%. However, this trend slowed significantly from 2010 to 2019, with a reduced growth rate of just 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExponential Decline of 28.9% in Utilization of Interventional Pain Management Techniques Among Medicare Beneficiaries From 2019 to 2022: Updated Analysis on the Ongoing Effects of COVID-19, Economic Decline, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Medical Policies.
Pain Physician
November 2024
Background: Numerous studies have highlighted the escalating costs associated with managing low back and neck pain, as well as other musculoskeletal disorders. In the past, there was a notable increase in the use of interventional techniques to address these disorders. However, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted various chronic pain treatment approaches, including interventional procedures and opioid use, following a broader trend of reduced healthcare services.
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