Postoperative analgesic effects of the quadratus lumborum block in pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSIONS: : The QLB provides non-inferior analgesic efficacy and safety to conventional methods in pediatric patients.PMID:38123185 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23268 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 20, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Insun Park Jae Hyon Park Hyun-Jung Shin Hyo-Seok Na Bon-Wook Koo Jung-Hee Ryu Ah-Young Oh Source Type: research

Necessity of professional medical illustration for increasing the value of the journal
Korean J Pain. 2023 Dec 19. doi: 10.3344/kjp.23288. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38111206 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23288 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 19, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Hyung-Sun Won Miyoung Yang Yeon-Dong Kim Source Type: research

The downsides of artificial intelligence in healthcare
Korean J Pain. 2023 Dec 14. doi: 10.3344/kjp.23312. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38092439 | DOI:10.3344/kjp.23312 (Source: Korean Journal of Pain)
Source: Korean Journal of Pain - December 13, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Dalmacito Cordero 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

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