PAIN MEDICINE

Editorial Commentary: Bridging evidence and practice in sacroiliac joint complex pain management
Veizi E, Dickerson DM and Nagpal AS
Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block: Which Side of the Fascia? The Role of Injection Depth and Volume in a Cadaveric Model
Kilicaslan A, Çiftçi B, Aycan İO, Arıcı AG, Kılıç G, Çakın H, Yılmaz R, Alver S, Temel H and Sindel M
Sacroiliac joint complex pain consensus practice guidelines from a multispecialty, international working group: an infographic
McCormick ZL, Hurley RW and Cohen SP
Consensus practice guidelines on sacroiliac joint complex pain from a multispecialty, international working group
McCormick ZL, Hurley RW, Anitescu M, Bhaskar A, Bhatia A, Cassidy RC, Chen AS, Dawson TC, De Andrés Ares J, de Campos JL, Hayek SM, Hernández-Porras BC, Kissoon NR, Kohan LR, Elgueta Le Beuffe MF, Moon JY, Provenzano DA, Reece DE, Schuster NM, Smith CC, Stout A, Szadek K, Thomas DA, Tontisirin N, Vagg MF, Van Zundert J, Woodbury A and Cohen SP
The past two decades have witnessed tremendous growth in the appreciation and treatment of sacroiliac joint (SIJ) complex pain, including anatomical dissections that shed light on innervation, an appreciation for the contribution of extra-articular components to SIJ complex pain, the advent of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and a host of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Yet, there is no standardization on diagnosis and treatment paradigms.
Acupuncture for Acute Musculoskeletal Pain in the Emergency Department and Clinic: A Pragmatic Randomized Trial
Eucker SA, Glass O, Knisely MR, O'Regan A, De Larco C, Mill M, Dixon A, Sill Henis M, Walker E, Gordee A, Chow SC and Kuchibhatla M
Acute musculoskeletal pain in emergency department (ED) patients is challenging to treat with medications alone, but adding acupuncture may improve pain outcomes.
Authors' Response to the Letter to the Editor on "Comparison of Percutaneous 60-Day Peripheral Nerve Stimulation of the Lumbar Medial Branches to Usual Care with Standard Interventional Management for Chronic Low Back Pain-a Multicenter Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial (RESET)"
McCormick Z and
Shear-Wave Elastography in Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Research Letter
Kot Baixauli P, Rovira Soriano L, Perez Rey JJ, Rodríguez Gimillo P, Pozo S, Cano B and De Andrés J
Association of Opioid Dose and Use Frequency with 12-Month Pain Severity and Function Trajectories
Salas J, Miller-Matero LR, Sullivan MD, Secrest S, Wilson L, Pappas C, Lustman PJ, Ahmedani B, Carpenter RW and Scherrer JF
Numerous risk factors for persistent pain severity and pain related interference have been identified but opioid use characteristics associated with pain trajectories are understudied. We determined if opioid dose and frequency of use were associated with non-cancer chronic pain trajectories.
The protective role of body responsiveness in the relationship between pain intensity and depression: Evidence from a racially and ethnically diverse sample
Tankha H, Gaskins D, Guo N and Shallcross AJ
Reply to Letter to the Editor Regarding "Contextualizing "Strong Opioid" Initiation - Beyond Classification Toward Clinical Intent"
Gurung BT, Xia T, Picco L, Russell G, Pearce C and Nielsen S
Letter to the Editor: Contextualizing "Strong Opioid" Initiation-Beyond Classification Toward Clinical Intent
Choenklang C, Rattanapitoon SK, Thanchonnang C and Rattanapitoon NK
Is Nervus Femoralis Radiofrequency Ablation an Effective Treatment for Recalcitrant Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome? Results of a Cross-Sectional study
Saad K, Young C, Cooper AN, Dickenson B, Kendall R, Glinka Przybysz A, Burnham T, McCormick ZL and Conger A
Describe long-term treatment outcomes of nervus femoralis radiofrequency ablation (NF-RFA) for recalcitrant greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS).
Anti-Inflammatory Kitchen: Feasibility and Acceptability of a Cooking Demonstration Class for Veterans with Chronic Pain
Courtney RE, Caretti J, Dunham J, Curry L, Smith S and Novikova CO
Patient-centered development of a cognitive behavioral pain intervention for cystic fibrosis: The pace CF program
Bruce AS, Mullen TMD, Behrman M, Robichaud J, Wei R, Chaudhary N, Georgiopoulos AM, Yonker LM, He J, Chadwick AL, Greenberg J and Friedman D
Despite treatment advances, the majority of adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) experience chronic pain, negatively impacting quality of life. CF Foundation guidelines call for a multi-modal approach to pain management. While non-pharmacologic behavioral interventions are an effective and safe component of such an approach, there are no existing behavioral interventions that have been designed specifically for adults with CF who experience chronic pain.
Evaluating Physical Activity Levels in Patients with Migraine: Insights from a Tertiary Headache Center Using the Exercise Vital Sign (EVS) Tool
Maoz Halevy ED, Verhaak A, Wu Y, Bond DS, Carr LJ, Grosberg B and Begasse de Dhaem O
Efficacy and Safety of Pregabalin and Duloxetine in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Mansour A, Amin AM, Farid Gadelmawla A, Elbataa A, Mansour A, Elnady MI, Husain MA, Saad OA, Elshahat A, Abbas A, Elshahat A, Mahmoud Y, Abdelsatar SM, Elnaggar MY, Fayk AE, Elbanna AF and Abd-Elsayed A
Pregabalin (PGB) and duloxetine (DLX) are commonly used first-line medications in the clinical management of painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN), yet high-quality comparative evidence is limited. This meta-analysis evaluates the comparative efficacy and safety of PGB versus DLX, focusing on efficacy outcomes such as pain reduction and mental health, and safety outcomes including adverse events in PDN patients.
The Association Between Insomnia and Migraine Disability and Quality of Life: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Minen MT, George A, Bostic R, Fanning K and Bubu OM
People with migraine have a higher prevalence and severity of insomnia. We examined the relationship between insomnia severity and migraine-related disability (MIDAS) and migraine-specific quality of life (MSQv2.1).
Beyond Headache: Non-cephalic Pain, Fatigue, and Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms as Longitudinal Predictors of Chronic Migraine Outcomes
Sturgeon JA, Vest N, Barad M, Darnall B and Mackey S
Chronic migraine is a condition marked by highly frequent, intense, and disabling headaches. However, less commonly examined symptoms, such as persistent fatigue, widespread non-cephalic pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder, may also play a key role in migraine-relevant clinical outcomes.
When Clinical Intuition Fails: Exploration of Clinicians' Underrecognition of Preoperative Pain Catastrophizing Despite Direct Observation
Chen YK, Wilson JM, Gokul SR, Collins PW, Kiik M, Rosado E, Vlassakov KV and Schreiber KL
A Prospective Multidimensional Assessment of the Impact of Payer Type, Insurance Delays, Psychological and Clinical Domains on Response to 60-Day Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: 6-Month Outcomes
Odonkor CA, Hirani S, Bohacek S, Pokuri S, Chow RM and Abd-Elsayed A
To evaluate the impact of health-service (payor type and authorization delays), clinical, and psychosocial domains on outcomes at 6 months following 60-day peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS).
Implementing Objective Monitoring Approaches to Capture Daily Opioid Usage and Postoperative Outcomes
Getz TE, Wagner ER, Gottschalk MB, Miller AH and Giordano NA