Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology最新文献

Ultrasound-guided femoral and sciatic nerve block in a patient with shrinking lung syndrome: A case report. 超声引导下股骨及坐骨神经阻滞治疗肺萎缩综合征1例。

Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.14744/agri.2023.98975

Nur Canbolat, Suna Arat, Kemalettin Koltka

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Efficacy of selective scalp nerve blocks for postoperative pain in craniotomy: A single-center experience. 选择性头皮神经阻滞治疗开颅术后疼痛的疗效：单中心研究。

Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.14744/agri.2023.93708

Ahmet Kürşat Kara, Sinem Sarı, Kadir Berkay Tan, Abdullah Topçu, Nilgün Dönmez, Mehmet Turgut, Osman Nuri Aydın

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Analysis of the algology field in Türkiye: A cross-sectional study. <s:1>基耶省藻类领域分析：一项横断面研究。

Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.14744/agri.2025.33279

Yılmaz Karaduman, Arzu Muz, Yusuf Harun İren, Seda Nur Akkaya, Suna Akın Takmaz

{"title":"Analysis of the algology field in Türkiye: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Yılmaz Karaduman, Arzu Muz, Yusuf Harun İren, Seda Nur Akkaya, Suna Akın Takmaz","doi":"10.14744/agri.2025.33279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/agri.2025.33279","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: This study examines the professional satisfaction levels of algology specialists, their expectations regarding their educational processes, their academic careers, their experiences of violence in healthcare, their future expectations, and the challenges they face. In addition, it explores the impact of algology on the family and social life of physicians working in this field, its contribution to academic and personal rights, and its effect on economic situations.Methods: Participants in this study were physicians who switched from neurology, anesthesiology and reanimation, and physical medicine and rehabilitation branches to the algology subspecialty. The study was conducted by volunteer participants who completed a 30-question survey.Results: A total of 91.5% of the participants worked in tertiary healthcare institutions, 76.6% were between the ages of 30 and 40, 66% were male, and 57.4% were physicians who had transitioned from anesthesiology and reanimation.Conclusion: The findings highlight the need for regulations to improve the working conditions of algology specialists, eliminate existing difficulties, strengthen the training curriculum, and prevent violence in healthcare. This study aims to raise awareness about the problems and expectations of algology specialists in Türkiye, to develop a solution-oriented road map, and to provide insights into what can be done to deliver higher-quality healthcare services and train qualified and satisfied physicians. Our study fills an important gap in the literature in this field, as it is the first study conducted among specialties in this context.","PeriodicalId":101341,"journal":{"name":"Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology","volume":"37 4","pages":"219-226"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145215152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Non-invasive peripheral nerve neuromodulation in diabetic neuropathic pain: A randomised controlled trial. 糖尿病神经性疼痛的非侵入性周围神经调节：一项随机对照试验。

Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.14744/agri.2025.28909

Gevher Rabia Genç Perdecioğlu, Gökhan Yıldız, Mehlika Panpallı Ateş, Damla Yürük, Taylan Akkaya

{"title":"Non-invasive peripheral nerve neuromodulation in diabetic neuropathic pain: A randomised controlled trial.","authors":"Gevher Rabia Genç Perdecioğlu, Gökhan Yıldız, Mehlika Panpallı Ateş, Damla Yürük, Taylan Akkaya","doi":"10.14744/agri.2025.28909","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/agri.2025.28909","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: Diabetic neuropathic pain (DNP) is one of the most common and challenging complications of diabetes mellitus and often results in significant distress and impaired quality of life. Pulsed radiofrequency (pRF) treatment has gained traction in recent years as an effective intervention for the management of chronic pain. Therefore, non-invasive pRF (NipRF) has been introduced as an innovative treatment that promises to provide pain relief without invasiveness. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of NipRF in the treatment of DNP.Methods: This double-blind, randomized, controlled study included 64 patients with DNP and distal symmetric polyneuropathy refractory to multiple medical therapies, as confirmed by electroneuromyelography (ENMG). Participants were divided into two groups: one received NipRF treatment via a transcutaneous electrode (treatment group) and the other received a sham electrode (sham group) without radiofrequency. Pain levels were measured using the visual analog scale (VAS) and Self Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (S-LANSS) before treatment and at 4 and 12 weeks after treatment.Results: The treatment group experienced significant reductions in the VAS and S-LANSS scores at 1 and 3 months post-treatment (p<0.001). The sham group showed a moderate, but not statistically significant, decrease at week 4, with scores reverting to baseline by week 12.Conclusion: NipRF therapy may be a good option for DNP management. Its non-invasiveness and low risk of adverse events make it a good alternative to interventional and drug therapies.","PeriodicalId":101341,"journal":{"name":"Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology","volume":"37 4","pages":"201-209"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145215180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Navigating scalp nerve blocks: A comparative study of ultrasound vs. landmark methods. 导航头皮神经阻滞：超声与路标方法的比较研究。

Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.14744/agri.2025.49358

Hooman Teymourian, Armaghan Besarati, Hamidreza Azizifarsani, Pooya Rostami, Arash Tafrishinejad, Roza Tafrishinejad

{"title":"Navigating scalp nerve blocks: A comparative study of ultrasound vs. landmark methods.","authors":"Hooman Teymourian, Armaghan Besarati, Hamidreza Azizifarsani, Pooya Rostami, Arash Tafrishinejad, Roza Tafrishinejad","doi":"10.14744/agri.2025.49358","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/agri.2025.49358","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: Scalp block is a regional anesthesia technique involving the administration of anesthetic around the scalp nerves for head and neck surgeries and pain management. Two primary methods for performing scalp blocks are ultrasound guidance and anatomical landmarks. This study aimed to compare the success rates of scalp blocks using these two methods, assessing pain absence, anesthesia occurrence during surgery, and complications.Methods: A total of 50 eligible craniotomy candidates were evaluated at Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital over a 6-month period. Patients were divided into two groups: ultrasound-guided block and landmark-guided block. The ultrasound group received blocks under ultrasound guidance, while the landmark group relied on anatomical landmarks for block administration. Both groups were administered a scalp nerve block with 0.5% ropivacaine prior to surgery.Results: The overall success rate of scalp blocks was higher with ultrasound guidance compared to anatomical landmarks (ultrasound success rate=72%, landmarks success rate=24%). However, when analyzing success rates for individual nerves, the differences were not statistically significant (supraorbital p=0.357, supratrochlear 100% success, zygomaticotemporal p=0.977, auriculotemporal p=0.107, occipital major p=0.151, occipital minor p=0.199). No complications were observed in either group.Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided scalp blocks demonstrated a higher success rate than landmark-guided blocks in craniotomy candi-dates. Further research is recommended to optimize scalp block methods for each nerve, compare drug consumption, and increase sample sizes.","PeriodicalId":101341,"journal":{"name":"Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology","volume":"37 4","pages":"191-200"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145215224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The effectiveness of intra-articular pulsed radiofrequency in patients with painful knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial. 关节内脉冲射频治疗疼痛性膝骨关节炎的有效性：一项随机对照试验。

Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.14744/agri.2025.90757

Burak Erken, Duygu Gizem Karali Bingül

{"title":"The effectiveness of intra-articular pulsed radiofrequency in patients with painful knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Burak Erken, Duygu Gizem Karali Bingül","doi":"10.14744/agri.2025.90757","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/agri.2025.90757","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effects of intra-articular steroid injection (IASI) and IASI combined with intra-articular pulsed radiofrequency (IAPRF) on pain and functional activities in stage II-III knee osteoarthritis.Methods: This randomized controlled trial included patients with knee pain persisting for more than 3 months. The participants were randomized into two groups: IAPRF + steroid injection (Group 1) and steroid injection only (Group 2). The injections were administered under fluoroscopic guidance, and the needle was advanced to the midline of the tibiofemoral joint. Group 1 received 8 mg of intra-articular dexamethasone after IAPRF application for 360 s at 45 V, with the temperature not exceeding 42°C. Group 2 received 8 mg of intra-articular dexamethasone only. Pain intensity and participation in daily activities were evaluated using the Numerical Rating Scale and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index, respectively, before the procedure and 1, 4, and 12 weeks after the procedure.Results: A total of 54 patients were included in the study. Demographic data, baseline pain levels, and functional activities did not differ between the groups. Pain intensity at 4 and 12 weeks after the procedure was lower in Group 1. Participation in daily living activities was significantly higher in Group 1 at 12 weeks after the procedure.Conclusion: IAPRF combined with intra-articular steroid significantly improves pain during the early-to-mid period and participation in daily living activities in the mid-term in stage II-III knee osteoarthritis.","PeriodicalId":101341,"journal":{"name":"Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology","volume":"37 4","pages":"227-233"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145215259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The secret hero of the lumbopelvic region: A cite to gluteus medius muscle and its trigger point. 腰盆区的秘密英雄：臀中肌及其触发点。

Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.14744/agri.2023.71542

Ebru Kübra Taşpolat, Ozan Volkan Yurdakul, Fatih Bağcıer

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Preventing spinal anesthesia headache in cesarean section: Randomized clinical trial. 预防剖宫产术中腰麻头痛：随机临床试验。

Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.14744/agri.2025.67778

Zeinabosadat Fattahi Saravi, Mohammad Hossein Pourjafarian, Mahsa Banifatemi, Reza Jouybar, Mohammad Hossein Eghbal, Naeimehossadat Asmarian

{"title":"Preventing spinal anesthesia headache in cesarean section: Randomized clinical trial.","authors":"Zeinabosadat Fattahi Saravi, Mohammad Hossein Pourjafarian, Mahsa Banifatemi, Reza Jouybar, Mohammad Hossein Eghbal, Naeimehossadat Asmarian","doi":"10.14744/agri.2025.67778","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/agri.2025.67778","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a common complication following neuraxial block in cesarean sections, typically occurring 12-72 hours postoperatively and leading to considerable challenges and financial costs. We aimed to compare dexametha-sone and paracetamol for preventing spinal anesthesia headaches in cesarean sections.Methods: A double-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted from December 2019 to April 2020. This study included 215 singleton pregnant women scheduled for elective cesarean section. To prevent PDPH, the patients were allocated to intravenous dexamethasone (n=70), paracetamol (n=75), and normal saline (n=70) groups. The primary outcomes were the incidence and severity of PDPH and VAS score evaluations. Secondary outcomes included recovery time, frequency of painkiller use, newborn Apgar scores, and patient satisfaction.Results: Significant time (p<0.001) and group (p=0.020) effects were observed on PDPH. At 48 hours postoperatively, patients receiving dexamethasone or paracetamol reported significantly lower PDPH severity compared to the normal saline group (p=0.009). The incidence of PDPH was also higher in the control group at 48 hours (p=0.033). No significant differences were observed among the groups in recovery time, analgesic use, Apgar scores at 1 and 5 minutes, or patient satisfaction (p>0.05).Conclusion: Both paracetamol and dexamethasone had a positive impact on reducing the incidence and severity of PDPH compared to the normal saline group in cesarean sections (with dexamethasone showing a stronger effect). Recovery time, painkiller use, newborn Apgar scores, and patient satisfaction did not differ significantly between the groups. Further research is needed to validate these findings and ensure reproducibility.","PeriodicalId":101341,"journal":{"name":"Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology","volume":"37 4","pages":"210-218"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145215254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Comparison of radiation doses of fluoroscopy-guided transforaminal epidural steroid injections and dorsal root ganglia pulsed-radiofrequency applications. 透视引导下经椎间孔硬膜外类固醇注射与背根神经节脉冲射频应用的辐射剂量比较。

Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.14744/agri.2025.78871

Günay Er, Rekib Saçaklıdır, Fırat Ulutatar, Tülay Şahin

{"title":"Comparison of radiation doses of fluoroscopy-guided transforaminal epidural steroid injections and dorsal root ganglia pulsed-radiofrequency applications.","authors":"Günay Er, Rekib Saçaklıdır, Fırat Ulutatar, Tülay Şahin","doi":"10.14744/agri.2025.78871","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/agri.2025.78871","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: The study aims to determine procedure times and estimate the radiation doses for fluoroscopy-guided transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) and dorsal root ganglion pulsed radiofrequency (DRG RF) per intervention. The goal is to postulate radiation doses for potential utilization in plans to reduce radiation doses in future interventions.Methods: An observational study was conducted on six hundred ninety-six patients with low back pain who underwent fluoroscopy-guided TFESI or DRG RF at an algology clinic of a training and research hospital. Procedure time and radiation dose per procedure were recorded.Results: One hundred eighty-nine of the patients underwent DRG RF, and 507 of them underwent TFESI. A total of 1,069 procedures were performed. Procedure time and radiation dose per procedure were found to be 25.68 seconds (7-94) and 4.99 mGy (0.66-49.4), respectively. There was no difference between the DRG RF and TFESI groups in terms of diagnosis, age, gender, BMI, procedure level, and radiation dose. It was found that the procedure time was significantly lower in the DRG group.Conclusion: Although no difference was detected between TFESI and DRG RF in terms of radiation dose, the procedure time was found to be significantly shorter in the DRG RF group. Pulsed radiofrequency may be preferred in necessary patients, considering the cost.","PeriodicalId":101341,"journal":{"name":"Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology","volume":"37 4","pages":"234-239"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145215079","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Baclofen toxicity in a patient with baclofen pump. 巴氯芬泵患者的毒性。

Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.14744/agri.2023.76753

Pınar Gelener, Uğur Özkula

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