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Does Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Fall Within the Spectrum of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome? A Narrative Review. 化疗引起的周围神经病变是否属于复杂区域疼痛综合征?叙述性评论。
IF 3.2 2区 医学
Current Pain and Headache Reports Pub Date : 2025-04-21 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-025-01390-3
Aila Malik, Saba Javed
{"title":"Does Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Fall Within the Spectrum of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome? A Narrative Review.","authors":"Aila Malik, Saba Javed","doi":"10.1007/s11916-025-01390-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-025-01390-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Peripheral neuropathies and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) result in a similar clinical picture including shared sudomotor and vasomotor symptomatology. Chemotherapeutic agents can precipitate chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in cancer patients akin to development of CRPS following trauma. Below we review the areas of overlap between CRPS and CIPN including their shared pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostics, and treatment options.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>The features of autonomic dysfunction, motor impairment, and reduced proprioception observed in both CRPS and CIPN may result from shared mechanisms include inflammatory reactions, immune dysregulation, autonomic changes, as well as central and peripheral sensitization. Both conditions are a clinical diagnosis of exclusion, and demand a personalized, multidisciplinary therapeutic approach inclusive of psychosocial interventions to reduce deleterious effects on an individual's quality of life. CIPN is recognized as a separate clinical entity albeit sharing a similar underlying pathology and clinical presentation with CRPS. It may be plausible to include CIPN on the CRPS clinical spectrum as our mechanistic understanding of its development and progression evolves.</p>","PeriodicalId":50602,"journal":{"name":"Current Pain and Headache Reports","volume":"29 1","pages":"77"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144024468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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SCS for CRPS: A Review of Cost-Effectiveness Models. CRPS的SCS:成本效益模型综述。
IF 3.2 2区 医学
Current Pain and Headache Reports Pub Date : 2025-04-21 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-025-01388-x
Daniel R Briggi, James Reilly, Josiel Garcia, Wyatt Kupperman
{"title":"SCS for CRPS: A Review of Cost-Effectiveness Models.","authors":"Daniel R Briggi, James Reilly, Josiel Garcia, Wyatt Kupperman","doi":"10.1007/s11916-025-01388-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-025-01388-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purposeof review: </strong>The provision of a review of current literature on the cost-effectiveness of employing SCS in the treatment of CRPS.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Four studies were included in this review, with authorship in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Each study individually supported the cost-effectiveness of SCS in the treatment of CRPS, with the incremental cost of one quality-adjusted life year found to be AUD 2,321 - USD 22,084, all below a willingness to pay estimated at USD 50,000. One of the four studies was rated American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Grade II, three of the four studies were rated AAN Grade III, and an overall Class C evaluation was assigned to this evidence. SCS can be cost-effective in the treatment of patients with CRPS when considering a time horizon of at least ten years. Current evidence, however, remains weak and less invasive options remain first-line.</p>","PeriodicalId":50602,"journal":{"name":"Current Pain and Headache Reports","volume":"29 1","pages":"75"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144059880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Efficacy and Safety of Posterior Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: A Narrative Review of Recent Evidence. 后路微创骶髂关节融合术的疗效和安全性:近期证据的叙述性回顾。
IF 3.2 2区 医学
Current Pain and Headache Reports Pub Date : 2025-04-21 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-025-01392-1
Macie A Serio, Madelyn C Aucoin, Jacqueline Davis, Sahar Shekoohi, Alan D Kaye
{"title":"Efficacy and Safety of Posterior Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: A Narrative Review of Recent Evidence.","authors":"Macie A Serio, Madelyn C Aucoin, Jacqueline Davis, Sahar Shekoohi, Alan D Kaye","doi":"10.1007/s11916-025-01392-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-025-01392-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Chronic low back pain is one of the top three causes of diminished quality of life in well-developed countries. There are many etiologies of lower back pain, and sometimes, the pain is of true spinal pathology. However, this is not always the case, and sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain has been described as an etiology in 15-30% or more of patients who are experiencing low back pain. Overlooking SIJ dysfunction as the cause of low back pain has considerable consequences on the patient's quality of life and healthcare-associated costs. SIJ dysfunction has been gaining recognition through well-described algorithms and reports on how to diagnose and differentiate types of low back pain.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>When conservative management fails in patients with SIJ dysfunction, fusion of the SIJ is a possibility. SIJ fusion was introduced as an open procedure but was often seen as a \"last resort\" related to the high complication rates and intensity of the procedure consistent with long operative time, high blood loss, and extended hospital stays. Minimally invasive surgical techniques for SIJ fusion were developed and have produced quality relief for some patients. Most minimally invasive SIJ fusion procedures are performed through a lateral approach. However, newer studies have shown evidence of a posterior or posterior oblique approach that may be more desirable for patients. The posterior approach to SIJ fusion has demonstrated a shorter operative time, smaller incision, and quicker return to activities of daily living. This narrative review aims to highlight up to date evidence on the efficacy and safety posterior minimally invasive SIJ fusion.</p>","PeriodicalId":50602,"journal":{"name":"Current Pain and Headache Reports","volume":"29 1","pages":"76"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144006462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Acupuncture for the Management of Chronic Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. 针灸治疗慢性糖尿病周围神经病变:随机对照试验的系统回顾和荟萃分析。
IF 3.2 2区 医学
Current Pain and Headache Reports Pub Date : 2025-04-12 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-025-01386-z
Lei Lan, Li Wang, Behnam Sadeghirad, Juan Tang, Yunyu Liu, Rachel J Couban, Wenbin Ma, Jason W Busse
{"title":"Acupuncture for the Management of Chronic Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.","authors":"Lei Lan, Li Wang, Behnam Sadeghirad, Juan Tang, Yunyu Liu, Rachel J Couban, Wenbin Ma, Jason W Busse","doi":"10.1007/s11916-025-01386-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-025-01386-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) affects up to half of all patients with diabetes mellitus. Acupuncture is often used to manage chronic pain, but its' effects on DPN are uncertain. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture for DPN.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We searched databases from inception to September 30, 2024. Paired reviewers independently extracted data and assessed risk of bias. We used random effects models for all meta-analyses and the GRADE approach to assess the certainty of evidence.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We included 14 RCTs (1,169 participants, 45% female). Low certainty evidence suggests that, compared to sham, acupuncture may reduce pain (weighted mean difference [WMD] -1.44 cm on a 10 cm VAS, 95%CI -1.72 to -1.15; modelled risk difference [RD] for achieving the minimally important difference [MID] of 1.5 cm: 45%, 95%CI 35-54%). Comparted to sham or usual care, low certainty evidence suggests that acupuncture may reduce overall neurological symptom severity (WMD - 1.22 [95%CI -1.85, -0.59] on the 19-point Toronto Clinical Scoring System [TCSS]), and provide little to no difference in physical functioning, mental functioning, or adverse events. Low certainty evidence suggests that, compared to amitriptyline or pregabalin, acupuncture may reduce pain associated with DPN.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Acupuncture for DPN may reduce pain when compared to sham acupuncture and may reduce neurologic symptom severity and result in little to no difference in physical functioning, mental functioning or adverse events, when compared with sham acupuncture or usual care.</p>","PeriodicalId":50602,"journal":{"name":"Current Pain and Headache Reports","volume":"29 1","pages":"74"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144046407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Neuropathic Pain: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends, Contributions, and Future Directions. 神经性疼痛:关于研究趋势、贡献和未来方向的综合文献计量分析》(Neuropathic Pain: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends, Contributions, and Future Directions)。
IF 3.2 2区 医学
Current Pain and Headache Reports Pub Date : 2025-04-04 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-025-01384-1
Matteo Luigi Giuseppe Leoni, Marco Mercieri, Omar Viswanath, Marco Cascella, Martina Rekatsina, Alberto Pasqualucci, Annalisa Caruso, Giustino Varrassi
{"title":"Neuropathic Pain: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends, Contributions, and Future Directions.","authors":"Matteo Luigi Giuseppe Leoni, Marco Mercieri, Omar Viswanath, Marco Cascella, Martina Rekatsina, Alberto Pasqualucci, Annalisa Caruso, Giustino Varrassi","doi":"10.1007/s11916-025-01384-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11916-025-01384-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Neuropathic pain represents a significant public health concern due to its complex pathophysiology and the disability it can cause. Despite advancements in understanding its underlying mechanisms and potential treatments, challenges persist in achieving effective management. This bibliometric analysis aims to offer a comprehensive overview of research trends, key contributors, and existing gaps in the literature on neuropathic pain, providing valuable insights to guide future studies and enhance clinical approaches.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. Key metrics, including publication trends, citation patterns, co-authorship networks, and keyword co-occurrence, were evaluated. Statistical analyses included average annual percentage change (APC) assessments and trend forecasting with an Auto Regressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 9,974 studies published between 2005 and 2024 were included. Publications peaked between 2021 and 2022 but showed a slight decline thereafter, with forecasts predicting a steady increase from 2025 to 2030. Most papers were published in high-impact Q1 journals, reflecting the quality of research. Co-authorship analysis revealed central hubs of collaboration in the USA and China, with limited integration of smaller countries into the global research network. Keyword analysis identified multiple thematic clusters, including \"chronic pain,\" \"molecular mechanisms,\" and \"clinical management.\" Specific gaps were noted in understanding personalized therapeutic approaches, and non-pharmacological interventions.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This analysis underscores the critical need for continued research to address gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and management of neuropathic pain. Strengthening international collaborations and fostering multidisciplinary efforts will be pivotal in advancing this field.</p>","PeriodicalId":50602,"journal":{"name":"Current Pain and Headache Reports","volume":"29 1","pages":"73"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11971142/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Risks and Benefits of Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections: A Comprehensive Review. 颈椎经椎间孔硬膜外类固醇注射的风险和益处:综合综述。
IF 3.2 2区 医学
Current Pain and Headache Reports Pub Date : 2025-04-02 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-025-01385-0
Jamal Hasoon, Ashlyn Brown, Alexandra Moauro, Omar Viswanath, Alaa Abd-Elsayed
{"title":"Risks and Benefits of Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections: A Comprehensive Review.","authors":"Jamal Hasoon, Ashlyn Brown, Alexandra Moauro, Omar Viswanath, Alaa Abd-Elsayed","doi":"10.1007/s11916-025-01385-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11916-025-01385-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Cervical transforaminal epidural steroid injections (CTFESIs) are widely used for the treatment of radicular pain caused by cervical spine pathology, including disc herniations and foraminal stenosis. This review aims to analyze the risks and benefits of CTFESIs, address their efficacy and safety profile, improve clinical decision-making, and educate interventional pain medicine physicians.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>CTFESIs have demonstrated benefits such as pain relief, functional improvement, and the potential to avoid surgical interventions. However, their use is limited by safety concerns due to the proximity of vascular structures in the cervical spine. Complications, including neurological injuries, infections, and vascular injuries, though rare, can be severe. Recent studies emphasize the importance of using advanced procedural techniques, such as fluoroscopic guidance and non-particulate corticosteroids, to minimize risks. CTFESIs remain a valuable tool for managing cervical radiculopathy in selected patients. While they provide substantial therapeutic and diagnostic benefits, careful patient selection and adherence to safety protocols are crucial to minimizing serious complications. This review compiles current evidence to assist clinicians in evaluating the risks and benefits of CTFESIs in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":50602,"journal":{"name":"Current Pain and Headache Reports","volume":"29 1","pages":"72"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143765701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Epidemiology of Pediatric Chronic Pain: An Overview of Systematic Reviews. 小儿慢性疼痛的流行病学:系统综述》。
IF 3.2 2区 医学
Current Pain and Headache Reports Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-025-01380-5
Alessio Lo Cascio, Miriam Cascino, Marcella Dabbene, Antonella Paladini, Omar Viswanath, Giustino Varrassi, Roberto Latina
{"title":"Epidemiology of Pediatric Chronic Pain: An Overview of Systematic Reviews.","authors":"Alessio Lo Cascio, Miriam Cascino, Marcella Dabbene, Antonella Paladini, Omar Viswanath, Giustino Varrassi, Roberto Latina","doi":"10.1007/s11916-025-01380-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11916-025-01380-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Chronic non-cancer pain in children and adolescents represents a significant public health issue, affecting physical, psychological, and social well-being. Defined as pain persisting for over three months, this condition is influenced by developmental, socioeconomic, and cultural factors. However, its prevalence remains uncertain and debated. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across electronic databases, including Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Library. Eligible systematic reviews were critically appraised using the AMSTAR-2 tool to assess methodological quality. This overview synthesises evidence from existing systematic reviews to provide an updated understanding of the epidemiology and burden of paediatric non-cancer chronic pain.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Findings revealed substantial variability in the reported prevalence of specific pain types: headaches (4-83%), abdominal pain (4-53%), musculoskeletal pain (4-40%), and back/low-back pain (14-24%). Prevalence was generally lower in low- and middle-income countries, likely due to barriers in healthcare access. Methodological heterogeneity was observed across studies, and AMSTAR-2 assessment identified critical limitations in some systematic reviews, impacting the reliability of findings. This overview highlights the urgent need for standardised research methodologies to accurately monitor the prevalence of paediatric non-cancer chronic pain. Standardisation is essential for informing policies aimed at mitigating the long-term impact of chronic pain in children and adolescents. Addressing these issues, particularly in resource-limited settings, is crucial for improving health outcomes and reducing societal and economic burdens.</p>","PeriodicalId":50602,"journal":{"name":"Current Pain and Headache Reports","volume":"29 1","pages":"71"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11961504/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Prophylactic Fibrin Glue Application for Immediate Management of Dural Puncture during Spinal Cord Stimulation Lead Placement: a Simple and Effective Technique. 预防性纤维蛋白胶应用于脊髓刺激置铅时硬脑膜穿刺的即时处理:一种简单有效的技术。
IF 3.2 2区 医学
Current Pain and Headache Reports Pub Date : 2025-03-25 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-025-01381-4
Roberto Gazzeri, Marcelo Galarza, Felice Occhigrossi, Omar Viswanath, Giustino Varrassi, Matteo Luigi Giuseppe Leoni
{"title":"Prophylactic Fibrin Glue Application for Immediate Management of Dural Puncture during Spinal Cord Stimulation Lead Placement: a Simple and Effective Technique.","authors":"Roberto Gazzeri, Marcelo Galarza, Felice Occhigrossi, Omar Viswanath, Giustino Varrassi, Matteo Luigi Giuseppe Leoni","doi":"10.1007/s11916-025-01381-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11916-025-01381-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Accidental dural puncture during epidural lead insertion for Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a recognized surgical complication that may lead to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage and subsequent postdural puncture headache (PDPH). The optimal technical approach to prevent CSF leakage remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate a simple and efficient intraoperative technique for managing accidental dural puncture during SCS lead placement.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A retrospective review was conducted of the medical records and imaging studies of all patients who underwent SCS procedures between January 2020 and April 2024. Signs or symptoms associated with dural puncture were recorded, including subcutaneous fluid collections, pseudomeningocele formation, PDPH, wound infection, and meningitis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 107 patients who underwent SCS implantation, involving a total of 194 lead insertions, 4 cases (3.7%) of intraoperative CSF leakage due to iatrogenic dural puncture were identified. Each case was managed by injecting fibrin glue through the introducer needle into the epidural space, directly over the dural lesion.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Prophylactic application of fibrin glue following dural puncture appears to be highly effective in sealing the damage and preventing CSF leakage. This technique offers a valuable intraoperative solution for surgeons to immediately address dural injuries during SCS lead placement, potentially minimizing postoperative complications and improving patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":50602,"journal":{"name":"Current Pain and Headache Reports","volume":"29 1","pages":"70"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143711970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Efficacy and Safety of Thoracic Epidural vs. Paravertebral Block for Analgesia in Thoracotomy: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. 胸开胸术中硬膜外阻滞与椎旁阻滞镇痛的有效性和安全性:随机对照试验的系统评价。
IF 3.5 2区 医学
Current Pain and Headache Reports Pub Date : 2025-03-24 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-025-01383-2
Gabrielle K Eaves, Erin E Ware, Devin R Touchet, Whitney K Hamilton, Steele S Netterville, Jacob R Stevens, Shahab Ahmadzadeh, Sahar Shekoohi, Alan D Kaye
{"title":"Efficacy and Safety of Thoracic Epidural vs. Paravertebral Block for Analgesia in Thoracotomy: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.","authors":"Gabrielle K Eaves, Erin E Ware, Devin R Touchet, Whitney K Hamilton, Steele S Netterville, Jacob R Stevens, Shahab Ahmadzadeh, Sahar Shekoohi, Alan D Kaye","doi":"10.1007/s11916-025-01383-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11916-025-01383-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This systematic review aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of thoracic epidural block (TEB) and thoracic paravertebral block (TPB) for managing postoperative pain following thoracotomy for pulmonary procedures.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar identified randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published prior to April 10, 2024. Studies were eligible if they compared TEB and TPB in adult patients undergoing thoracotomy for pulmonary procedures and reported outcomes on postoperative pain, opioid consumption, hemodynamic parameters, or complications. Two reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed quality using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. The review adhered to PRISMA guidelines. From 1,114 records screened, 7 RCTs comprising 429 patients met the inclusion criteria. TEB demonstrated superior pain relief in the immediate postoperative period, particularly when continuous infusions with opioids were utilized. TPB, however, provided greater hemodynamic stability, with significantly lower rates of hypotension and more stable mean arterial pressure and heart rate during the first 24 h. Beyond 24 h, both techniques offered comparable pain relief and opioid consumption. While the incidence of nausea, vomiting, and urinary retention was similar between groups, TPB was associated with fewer respiratory complications. Both TEB and TPB are effective for postoperative pain management following thoracotomy, each with distinct advantages. TEB provides optimal early pain control, making it suitable for patients with significant early postoperative pain. TPB, with its superior hemodynamic profile, is better suited for patients at risk of hypotension or cardiovascular instability. Tailoring analgesic strategies to patient-specific needs can optimize outcomes. Future large-scale RCTs are necessary to confirm these findings across broader thoracic surgical populations.</p><p><strong>Registration and protocol: </strong>This review was registered with PROSPERO prior to initiation (Registration Number: CRD42024578768).</p>","PeriodicalId":50602,"journal":{"name":"Current Pain and Headache Reports","volume":"29 1","pages":"69"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143702028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Reviewing Psychological Practices to Enhance the Psychological Resilience Process for Individuals with Chronic Pain: Clinical Implications and Neurocognitive Findings. 回顾心理实践以增强慢性疼痛个体的心理恢复过程:临床意义和神经认知研究结果。
IF 3.2 2区 医学
Current Pain and Headache Reports Pub Date : 2025-03-22 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-025-01373-4
Elif Çalışkan, Füsun Gökkaya
{"title":"Reviewing Psychological Practices to Enhance the Psychological Resilience Process for Individuals with Chronic Pain: Clinical Implications and Neurocognitive Findings.","authors":"Elif Çalışkan, Füsun Gökkaya","doi":"10.1007/s11916-025-01373-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11916-025-01373-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Psychological practices have emerged as promising treatments for coping with chronic pain (CP) as a psychological resilience (PR) enhancer mechanism. These practices contain cognitive, behavioral and emotional modulation of pain. In this regard, classical cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and current trends in CBT, including acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based practices may demonstrate significant improvements in pain perception, physical functioning, catastrophic beliefs and fear-avoidance behaviors among patients with CP. However, understanding the neurocognitive mechanisms of these practices includes challenges, such as the need to identify associated brain regions with PR to CP. Our review explored psychological practices to enhance PR as a dynamic neurocognitive process (e.g., changing affect) rather than only being a static trait.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Psychological practices have promising results in improving positive outcomes for CP sufferers. To illustrate, along with superior PR scores, higher positive affect, adaptive pain beliefs, and physical functioning were reported after these practices. Conversely, lower pain catastrophizing, pain-related fear-avoidance, and self-reported pain ratings were seen as PR factors. Moreover, enhanced PR process may be associated with increased activity of the brain regions, including prefrontal cortex and orbitofrontal cortex, whereas diminished activity, reactivity, and functional connectivity in the anterior cingulate cortex, amygdala and insula. This review discusses the neurocognitive modulation of CP through psychological practices and highlights the role of enhancing the PR process for individuals with CP. As the field continues to evolve, understanding the importance of psychological practices to develop PR-related factors is crucial for increasing pain management outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":50602,"journal":{"name":"Current Pain and Headache Reports","volume":"29 1","pages":"68"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11929684/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143693716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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