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
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in central post-stroke pain: current status and future perspective
Korean J Pain. 2023 Oct 1;36(4):408-424. doi: 10.3344/kjp.23220.ABSTRACTCentral post-stroke pain (CPSP) is an incapacitating disorder that impacts a substantial proportion of stroke survivors and can diminish their quality of life. Conventional therapies for CPSP, including tricyclic antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and opioids, are frequently ineffective, necessitating the investigation of alternative therapeutic strategies. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is now recognized as a promising noninvasive pain management method for CPSP. rTMS modulates neural activity through the administration of magnetic...
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - September 27, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Riva Satya Radiansyah Deby Wahyuning Hadi Source Type: research
The current status of fibromyalgia in Korea: an electronic population health data study in Korea
CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study will not only contribute to the understanding of FM characteristics but also provide a vital foundation for efficient management of FM in Korea.PMID:37752664 | PMC:PMC10551395 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23204 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - September 27, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Cheol-Hyeong Lee Eun Young Lee Miyoung Yang Hyung-Sun Won Yeon-Dong Kim Source Type: research
New insight into the mandibular nerve at the foramen ovale level for percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation
CONCLUSIONS: The obtained anatomical information is expected to help physicians reduce unwanted side effects after percutaneous RFTC within the FO for the MN.PMID:37752665 | PMC:PMC10551399 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23186 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - September 27, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Peng-Bo Zhu Yeon-Dong Kim Ha Yeong Jeong Miyoung Yang Hyung-Sun Won Source Type: research
Comments on comparing analgesic efficacy of different local blocks after laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Korean J Pain. 2023 Oct 1;36(4):473-475. doi: 10.3344/kjp.23211.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37752666 | PMC:PMC10551402 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23211 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - September 27, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Xue Gao Fu-Shan Xue Xin-Tao Li Source Type: research
Comparing analgesic efficacy of different local blocks after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: author's reply
Korean J Pain. 2023 Oct 1;36(4):476-477. doi: 10.3344/kjp.23233.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37752667 | PMC:PMC10551400 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23233 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - September 27, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ho-Jin Lee Source Type: research
