Case Series: Deep Brain Stimulation for Facial Pain
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been used for chronic pain for decades, but its use is limited due to a lack of reliable data about its efficacy for specific indications. Full story.
Catastrophization, fear of movement, anxiety, and depression are associated with persistent, severe low back pain and disability
Psychological characteristics are important in the development and progression of low back pain (LBP); however, their role in persistent, severe LBP is unclear. Full story.
Utilization of Botulinum Toxin for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Rehabilitation from musculoskeletal injuries is challenging with multiple intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing athletes, conditions, and length of recovery. Multidisciplinary treatment strategies aim to address pathophysiology, mechanical, and psychosocial factors of injuries. Full story.
Obesity and the Risk of Incident Chronic Opioid Use in Rheumatoid Arthritis
We evaluated whether the rate of incident chronic opioid use is higher in obese patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Full story.
USPSTF Released Final Recommendation Statement and Evidence Summary on Screening for Unhealthy Drug Use
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a final recommendation statement on screening for unhealthy drug use. That Task Force found that clinicians should ask adults about their drug use and connect people who have [...]
UK Study Shows Opioid, Sedative and Antidepressant Use Pre-Surgery Leads to Worse Outcomes
A study led by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers showed that patients who already used opioids, sedatives or antidepressants prior to colorectal surgery experience significantly more complications post-surgery. Full story.
Participate in an AAPM eLearning Preferences Survey
The Academy is exploring ways to enhance its online educational offerings and wants to know what you think. You should have received an email from info@bluestreaklearning.com inviting you to complete a 10-minute survey about how [...]
Clinical Study on a Novel Minimally Invasive Posterior Sacroiliac Fusion Device
The PainTEQ study is a prospective, multi-site, prospective, single arm study intended to collect clinical data outcomes data associated with the treatment of sacroiliac disease with the LinQ fusion procedure. Data will be collected using [...]
Minimally-Invasive Treatment for ‘Frozen Shoulder’ Improves Patients’ Pain and Function
Pinhole incision enables blocking of blood supply to an inflamed joint, providing long-term relief. Full story.
Enhancing Patient Experience of Pain and Sleep Through Non-Pharmacological Strategies
Comfort can be a physical sensation, a psychological state, or both simultaneously (Pearson, 2009). Patient comfort in an inpatient setting is a subjective state that varies from each individual based on different factors and situations. Read [...]