In Memoriam of an Eminent Pain Physician: Phulchand Prithvi Raj.

yofascial Pain Syndrome nd Its Treatment in Low Back Pain

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a musculoskeletal pain disorder with a high prevalence in low back pain complaints. However, because of its complex and confusing nature, MPS is commonly misdiagnosed and overlooked by clinicians who are unfamiliar with this pain syndrome. However, with proper knowledge, MPS can be identified and effectively treated. This article discusses the current diagnosti...

In Memoriam-Professor Ajit K.Padhy

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Efficacy of Epidural Injections in Managing Chronic Spinal Pain: A Best Evidence Synthesis.

BACKGROUND Epidural injections have been used since 1901 in managing low back pain and sciatica. Spinal pain, disability, health, and economic impact continue to increase, despite numerous modalities of interventions available in managing chronic spinal pain. Thus far, systematic reviews performed to assess the efficacy of epidural injections in managing chronic spinal pain have yielded conflic...

Assessment of methodologic quality of randomized trials of interventional techniques: development of an interventional pain management specific instrument.

BACKGROUND A major component of a systematic review is an assessment of the methodological quality and bias of randomized trials. The most commonly utilized methodological quality assessment and bias assessment for randomized trials is by the Cochrane Review Group. While this is not a "gold standard," it is an indication of the current state-of-the-art review methodology. There is, however, no ...

A 16-Year-Old Boy with Acute Chest Pain and Shortness of Breath.