D Scott Kreiner,Tyler Woodworth,Imran Qureshi
D Scott Kreiner
When caring for spine patients, accurate diagnosis is essential, as interventional treatments are only effective when the true pain generator is correctly identified. Diagnostic procedures generally fall into provocative tests, which reprod...
Melissa E Phuphanich,Catherine Cho,Andrew Lai
Melissa E Phuphanich
Chronic pain affects over 50 million Americans and contributes to rising disability, opioid dependence, and healthcare utilization. As the limitations of pharmacologic-only strategies become increasingly evident, integrative approaches offe...
Victoria Noel,G Sunny Sharma
Victoria Noel
Movement-based therapies use physical activity to alleviate pain, improve function, and enhance overall well-being. Evidence shows that regular movement can reduce inflammation, modulate pain pathways, and reduce the incidence of chronic he...
Rebecca Ovsiowitz,Quinn Wonders Convery
Rebecca Ovsiowitz
The use of pain medications with distinct mechanisms of action exemplifies precise prescribing aimed at enhancing pain relief, reducing side effects, and improving the patient experience in both acute and chronic pain. A thorough understand...
Pain Assessment [0.03%]
疼痛评估
Weibin Shi,Hong Wu,Jacob Benrud et al.
Weibin Shi et al.
Effective pain assessment is critical for optimal pain management and improving patient outcomes. This article explores the fundamental principles of pain evaluation, emphasizing the subjective nature of pain and the importance of patient s...
The Many Dimensions of Spasticity: From Lived Experience to Advanced Care [0.03%]
痉挛的多个维度：从生活经验到高级护理
Gerard E Francisco
Gerard E Francisco
Blessen C Eapen
Blessen C Eapen
Stefano Carda,Franco Molteni,Elisa Grana
Stefano Carda
This article examines artificial intelligence (AI) applications in spasticity assessment, analyzing technological innovations from 2020 to 2024 literature. Key findings demonstrate potential. Sensor-based systems achieve 91% to 94% accuracy...
Can Spasticity Be Prevented? Insights from Preclinical and Clinical Evidence [0.03%]
痉挛可以预防吗？来自前期及临床证据的见解
Radha Korupolu,Argyrios Stampas
Radha Korupolu
Spasticity is a common and disabling consequence of central nervous system injury that evolves progressively over time. Although traditionally viewed as an unavoidable sequela, emerging preclinical and clinical evidence suggests that spasti...
Olga Politikou,Oskar C Aszmann
Olga Politikou
This article reviews nerve-based surgical approaches for treating upper-limb spasticity, focusing on their anatomic targets and functional outcomes. Central procedures, like selective dorsal rhizotomy and contralateral C7 transfer, reduce t...