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Congenital Central Canal Narrowing with Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (CSM)
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (CSM) is the most common spinal cord disorder in persons over 55 years of age. It’s caused by age-related changes in the spine’s structure, leading to spinal… Read article
Risk Factors for Chronic Pain After Injury
Chronic pain after injury is when persistent pain outlasts a normal recovery period [1]. Sufferers of chronic pain report many different difficulties because of their condition. They find it difficult… Read article
Sympathetic Nerve Blocks
Sympathetic nerve blocks represent a significant advancement in the field of pain management, offering patients respite from chronic pain emanating from various conditions. They involve the administration of an anesthetic… Read article
Factors Associated With Injury Recovery Without Chronic Pain
More than 2.8 million people are hospitalized for an injury annually 1. Injuries are in fact so prevalent that injury is the fifth overall leading cause of death in the… Read article
Common Injuries from Motor Vehicle Accidents
From whiplash injuries to fractures and sprains, motor vehicle accidents can result in significant damage to drivers and passengers 1. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)… Read article
Hydrodilation of the Glenohumeral Joint with Suprascapular Nerve Block for Treating Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a debilitating condition characterized by stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint. The condition is often idiopathic, but it can… Read article
Peripheral Nerve Block Techniques in Interventional Pain Management
Peripheral nerve block techniques play an essential role in the multidisciplinary approach of interventional pain management. These procedures involve the administration of local anesthetics, with or without adjuvants, to specific… Read article
The MILD Procedure for Spinal Stenosis
Pain is a multifaceted sensation that can significantly impair the quality of life. As medicine has advanced, so too have the methods to manage and treat pain, especially chronic pain… Read article
The CornerLoc Procedure
The management of chronic pain is an ever-evolving discipline within the realm of medicine. With the increasing need to find safer and more effective treatments for chronic pain, innovative procedures… Read article
The Vertiflex Procedure Performed by Pain Management Physicians
The domain of pain management has witnessed a series of transformative innovations that aim to improve patient outcomes without resorting to invasive surgical interventions. One such procedure that has emerged… Read article
Spinal Canal Endoscopy: An Insight into Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques
The human spine, a complex structure interwoven with a network of bones, nerves, muscles, and ligaments, is crucial for the upright posture and mobility that distinguishes Homo sapiens from other… Read article