Facet joint disorders: from diagnosis to treatment
Korean J Pain. 2023 Dec 11. doi: 10.3344/kjp.23228. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOne of the most common sources of spinal pain syndromes is the facet joints. Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar facet joint pain syndromes comprise 55%, 42%, and 31% of chronic spinal pain syndromes, respectively. Common facet joint disorders are degenerative disorders, such as osteoarthritis, hypertrophied superior articular process, and facet joint cysts; septic arthritis; systemic and metabolic disorders, such as ankylosing spondylitis or gout; and traumatic dislocations. The facet pain syndrome from osteoarthritis is suspected from a patient'...
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 10, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yeong-Min Yoo Kyung-Hoon Kim Source Type: research
Comparison of international medical costs for interventional pain treatment: a focus on Korea and Japan
CONCLUSIONS: : This is the first comparative study focusing on the medical costs related to IPT between Korea and Japan, which reveals that the costs differed along various categories. Further comparisons reflecting more diverse countries and socio-economic aspects will be required.PMID:38072796 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23254 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 10, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Eun Young Lee Hyung-Sun Won Miyoung Yang Hyungtae Kim Yeon-Dong Kim Source Type: research
Facet joint disorders: from diagnosis to treatment
Korean J Pain. 2023 Dec 11. doi: 10.3344/kjp.23228. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOne of the most common sources of spinal pain syndromes is the facet joints. Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar facet joint pain syndromes comprise 55%, 42%, and 31% of chronic spinal pain syndromes, respectively. Common facet joint disorders are degenerative disorders, such as osteoarthritis, hypertrophied superior articular process, and facet joint cysts; septic arthritis; systemic and metabolic disorders, such as ankylosing spondylitis or gout; and traumatic dislocations. The facet pain syndrome from osteoarthritis is suspected from a patient'...
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 10, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yeong-Min Yoo Kyung-Hoon Kim Source Type: research
Comparison of international medical costs for interventional pain treatment: a focus on Korea and Japan
CONCLUSIONS: : This is the first comparative study focusing on the medical costs related to IPT between Korea and Japan, which reveals that the costs differed along various categories. Further comparisons reflecting more diverse countries and socio-economic aspects will be required.PMID:38072796 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23254 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 10, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Eun Young Lee Hyung-Sun Won Miyoung Yang Hyungtae Kim Yeon-Dong Kim Source Type: research
Facet joint disorders: from diagnosis to treatment
Korean J Pain. 2023 Dec 11. doi: 10.3344/kjp.23228. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOne of the most common sources of spinal pain syndromes is the facet joints. Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar facet joint pain syndromes comprise 55%, 42%, and 31% of chronic spinal pain syndromes, respectively. Common facet joint disorders are degenerative disorders, such as osteoarthritis, hypertrophied superior articular process, and facet joint cysts; septic arthritis; systemic and metabolic disorders, such as ankylosing spondylitis or gout; and traumatic dislocations. The facet pain syndrome from osteoarthritis is suspected from a patient'...
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 10, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Yeong-Min Yoo Kyung-Hoon Kim Source Type: research
Comparison of international medical costs for interventional pain treatment: a focus on Korea and Japan
CONCLUSIONS: : This is the first comparative study focusing on the medical costs related to IPT between Korea and Japan, which reveals that the costs differed along various categories. Further comparisons reflecting more diverse countries and socio-economic aspects will be required.PMID:38072796 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23254 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 10, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Eun Young Lee Hyung-Sun Won Miyoung Yang Hyungtae Kim Yeon-Dong Kim Source Type: research
Neuromodulation of the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome, a single-blind, randomized controlled study
CONCLUSIONS: : NiPRF effectively improves symptoms and functionality in patients with CTS for up to 3 months. Thus, NiPRF can be considered an easy, safe, and useful alternative treatment modality for CTS.PMID:38061772 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23232 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 7, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Gevher Rabia Gen ç Perdecioğlu Mehlika Panpall ı Ateş Damla Y ürük Ömer Taylan Akkaya Source Type: research
Current status of opioid prescription in South Korea using narcotics information management system
CONCLUSIONS: : Opioid prescription in South Korea features a high proportion of oral formulations, tertiary hospital administration, pharmacy dispensing, and elderly patients. Sustained education and surveillance of patients and healthcare providers is required.PMID:38061773 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23234 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 7, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Soo-Hyuk Yoon Jeongsoo Kim Susie Yoon Ho-Jin Lee Source Type: research
Neuromodulation of the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome, a single-blind, randomized controlled study
CONCLUSIONS: : NiPRF effectively improves symptoms and functionality in patients with CTS for up to 3 months. Thus, NiPRF can be considered an easy, safe, and useful alternative treatment modality for CTS.PMID:38061772 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23232 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 7, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Gevher Rabia Gen ç Perdecioğlu Mehlika Panpall ı Ateş Damla Y ürük Ömer Taylan Akkaya Source Type: research
Current status of opioid prescription in South Korea using narcotics information management system
CONCLUSIONS: : Opioid prescription in South Korea features a high proportion of oral formulations, tertiary hospital administration, pharmacy dispensing, and elderly patients. Sustained education and surveillance of patients and healthcare providers is required.PMID:38061773 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23234 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 7, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Soo-Hyuk Yoon Jeongsoo Kim Susie Yoon Ho-Jin Lee Source Type: research
Neuromodulation of the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome, a single-blind, randomized controlled study
CONCLUSIONS: : NiPRF effectively improves symptoms and functionality in patients with CTS for up to 3 months. Thus, NiPRF can be considered an easy, safe, and useful alternative treatment modality for CTS.PMID:38061772 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23232 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 7, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Gevher Rabia Gen ç Perdecioğlu Mehlika Panpall ı Ateş Damla Y ürük Ömer Taylan Akkaya Source Type: research
Current status of opioid prescription in South Korea using narcotics information management system
CONCLUSIONS: : Opioid prescription in South Korea features a high proportion of oral formulations, tertiary hospital administration, pharmacy dispensing, and elderly patients. Sustained education and surveillance of patients and healthcare providers is required.PMID:38061773 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23234 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 7, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Soo-Hyuk Yoon Jeongsoo Kim Susie Yoon Ho-Jin Lee Source Type: research
