MRI Scans Often Alter Management of Proposed Lumbar Spine Injections
The majority of interventional spine physicians reported using magnetic resonance imaging ahead of lumbar epidural steroid injections to correlate with the physical examination.
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Prescription Opioid Use Up Among Binge Drinkers
More than half of those who misused prescription opioids in 2012 to 2014 were binge drinkers.
Outcomes of Sacroiliac Joint Injection With Anesthetic and Corticosteroid
The use of sacroiliac joint injection with anesthetic and corticosteroid may not be efficacious for sacroiliac joint pain.
Case Study: Lower Extremity Rash and Abdominal Pain
A woman presents to the emergency department with a mildly itchy rash on her legs and lower extremity joint pain following a cold.
Prevalence of Low Back Pain About 26.4% in US Workers
16.9 percent of workers with any low back pain missed at least 1 day of work in previous 3 months.
Risk for Chronic Pain May Be Doubled in Patients With Gout
A diagnosis of incident or new chronic pain may be twice as likely in patients with vs without gout.
Usual Care vs Restrictive Strategy to Reduce Abdominal Pain in Patients With Gallstones
Patients who underwent cholecystectomy with either a usual care approach or a more restrictive selection strategy experienced a suboptimal reduction in abdominal pain.
Case Study: Progressive Abdominal Pain
A man presents to the emergency department with progressive, right-sided abdominal and flank pain for 3 days.
Ortho Dx: Worsening Foot Pain in a Boy
A boy is brought to the office with foot pain that has persisted for 1 month.
Predictors of Poor Pain Control Following Surgery
Investigators conducted a meta-analysis to identify predictors of poor postoperative pain control with a goal of developing personalized care pathways to improve outcomes.
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