Efficacy of high-voltage, long-duration pulsed radiofrequency for the treatment of acute herpes zoster-related trigeminal neuralgia in a patient with permanent pacemaker
Korean J Pain. 2024 Mar 5. doi: 10.3344/kjp.23324. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38439178 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23324 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - March 5, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Li-Mei Li Xiao-Dong Liu Yue Liu Ting-Ting Liu Zhi-Li Zhang Source Type: research

The complement system: a potential target for the comorbidity of chronic pain and depression
Korean J Pain. 2024 Mar 4. doi: 10.3344/kjp.23284. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe mechanisms of the chronic pain and depression comorbidity have gained significant attention in recent years. The complement system, widely involved in central nervous system diseases and mediating non-specific immune mechanisms in the body, remains incompletely understood in its involvement in the comorbidity mechanisms of chronic pain and depression. This review aims to consolidate the findings from recent studies on the complement system in chronic pain and depression, proposing that it may serve as a promising shared therapeutic target ...
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - March 4, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Shanshan Tang Wen Hu Helin Zou Qingyang Luo Wenwen Deng Song Cao Source Type: research

New insight into the vasto-adductor membrane for safer adductor canal blockade
CONCLUSIONS: : Confirming the crucial landmark, the VAM, is beneficial when performing ACB. It is advisable to insert the needle obliquely below the superior VAM border, and a 5 mL injection is considered sufficient.PMID:38433475 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23292 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - March 4, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yanguk Heo Miyoung Yang Sung Min Nam Hyun Seung Lee Yeon-Dong Kim Hyung-Sun Won Source Type: research

The complement system: a potential target for the comorbidity of chronic pain and depression
Korean J Pain. 2024 Mar 4. doi: 10.3344/kjp.23284. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe mechanisms of the chronic pain and depression comorbidity have gained significant attention in recent years. The complement system, widely involved in central nervous system diseases and mediating non-specific immune mechanisms in the body, remains incompletely understood in its involvement in the comorbidity mechanisms of chronic pain and depression. This review aims to consolidate the findings from recent studies on the complement system in chronic pain and depression, proposing that it may serve as a promising shared therapeutic target ...
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - March 4, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Shanshan Tang Wen Hu Helin Zou Qingyang Luo Wenwen Deng Song Cao Source Type: research

New insight into the vasto-adductor membrane for safer adductor canal blockade
CONCLUSIONS: : Confirming the crucial landmark, the VAM, is beneficial when performing ACB. It is advisable to insert the needle obliquely below the superior VAM border, and a 5 mL injection is considered sufficient.PMID:38433475 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23292 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - March 4, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yanguk Heo Miyoung Yang Sung Min Nam Hyun Seung Lee Yeon-Dong Kim Hyung-Sun Won Source Type: research

Increasing opioid prescription in Korea: a pressing public health concern and necessitating initiatives
Korean J Pain. 2024 Jan 1;37(1):1-2. doi: 10.3344/kjp.23349.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38155107 | PMC:PMC10764210 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23349 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 28, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Francis Sahngun Nahm Source Type: research

Cooled radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves for knee osteoarthritis
Korean J Pain. 2024 Jan 1;37(1):13-25. doi: 10.3344/kjp.23344.ABSTRACTKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent and debilitating musculoskeletal condition that significantly affects the quality of life of millions of individuals worldwide. In recent years, cooled radiofrequency ablation (CRFA) has become a viable treatment option for knee OA. This review thoroughly evaluated the existing literature on CRFA therapy for knee OA. It delved into the mechanisms behind CRFA, evaluated its clinical efficacy, and investigated potential avenues for future research and application. The insights gained from this review are crucial for ...
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 28, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Myong-Hwan Karm Hyun-Jung Kwon Chan-Sik Kim Doo-Hwan Kim Jin-Woo Shin Seong-Soo Choi Source Type: research