Pain Archives - Clinical Advisor

Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain Likely Have Limited Efficacy Among Older Adults

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

September 23, 2022

A team of investigators assessed outcomes following epidural steroid injections for pain relief in older adults with new episodes of back pain.

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Intrathecal Drug Delivery System May Decrease Opioid Consumption in Chronic Pain

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

September 14, 2022

Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study to assess the impact of an implantable pump on opioid consumption in patients with chronic noncancer pain.

Gastroenterology Information Center

Unusual Cause of Chest, Abdominal Pain in Teen Following ACL Repair

By

Amalia Gedney-Lose, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C

September 9, 2022

A 17-year-old Black adolescent presents with a 1-day history of acute-onset abdominal pain, palpitations, and anemia. Can you make the diagnosis?

Acupuncture May Ease Hot Flashes from Androgen Deprivation Therapy

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Acupuncture May Speed Kidney Stone Pain Relief in Emergency Settings

By

Jody A. Charnow

September 7, 2022

Acupuncture can be considered an optional adjunctive pain treatment for acute renal colic, according to investigators.

The Waiting Room

Rising Fentanyl Use Challenges Current Methadone Induction Protocols

By

Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA

August 29, 2022

Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, discusses strategies for adapting methadone induction protocols to meet the therapeutic needs of patients using fentanyl.

Ortho Dx

OrthoDx: Ankle Fracture in Teen

August 9, 2022

A 15-year-old teenager presents with left ankle pain after twisting his ankle on a hike. He is unable to put weight on the ankle. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Neurology Information Center

Dizziness, Vertigo Linked to Increased Risk for Migraine

August 3, 2022

The researchers found that independent factors related to headache, especially migraine, included dizziness and vertigo.

Ortho Dx

OrthoDx: Severe Shoulder Pain in Older Woman

August 2, 2022

A 64-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with severe right shoulder pain after a fall. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Ortho Dx

OrthoDx: Humeral Shaft Fracture

July 26, 2022

A 33-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a humeral shaft fracture after a motorcycle accident 2 hours earlier. What is the best treatment option?

Ortho Dx

OrthoDx: Elbow Injury in Gymnast

July 19, 2022

A 13-year-old girl presents with a right elbow injury after a fall during gymnastics practice. She is unable to move her arm. What is the next best treatment plan?