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Uncategorized Published - 17 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Prolotherapy for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain 2023

Author: Israel J, Alderman D. Pract Pain Manag. 2023 March/April;23(2). Introduction: Prolotherapy for Musculoskeletal Pain The prevalence of chronic primary musculoskeletal pain has led to a variety of effective non-surgical treatments, including physical therapy, pharmacologic management, and injection-based therapies. Injection therapies are typically utilized after exercise and medication management have failed. Many types of injection […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Minimizing Lung Injury During Laparoscopy in Head-Down Tilt 2023

AUTHORS: De Meyer, Gregory R. A. MD et al  Anesthesia & Analgesia December 14, 2022. | BACKGROUND: Increased intra-abdominal pressure during laparoscopy induces atelectasis. Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) can alleviate atelectasis but may cause hyperinflation. Cyclic opening of collapsed alveoli and hyperinflation can lead to ventilator-induced lung injury and postoperative pulmonary complications. We aimed to study […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Increased time from COVID-19 diagnosis to surgery associated with decreased odds of major postoperative cardiovascular morbidity 2023

DG Alerts Increased time from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnosis to surgery was associated with a decreased odds of experiencing major postoperative cardiovascular morbidity, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. John M. Bryant, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, and colleagues noted that “this information should be used to better inform risk-benefit discussions […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Radiofrequency ablation for back pain 2023

This is for our readers who treat chronic pain patients. Author: Zia Sherrell, MPH MedicalNewsToday Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is minimally invasive treatment that can sometimes relieve chronic back pain. r During the procedure, a doctor inserts a thin metal probe into the painful area. The probe emits radiofrequency energy that creates heat and destroys the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 16 March, 2023    By - Dr Clemens
Dropped head syndrome: report of a rare complication after multilevel bilateral cervical radiofrequency neurotomy 2023

AUTHORS: Bajaj, Harnek S.et al PAIN Reports 7(5):p e1037, September/October 2022. Introduction:  Cervical radiofrequency neurotomy is a safe and relatively low-risk procedure commonly used to treat facet joint–mediated axial neck pain. Severe complications are extremely rare and can be avoided with proper technique and appropriate imaging guidance. This article describes the development and subsequent management […]

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