Pain
From the Journals
PCPs play a small part in low-value care spending
Study indicates waste was widely distributed among specialties.
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Radiofrequency ablation blocks hip, shoulder arthritis pain
A new treatment “stuns” sensory nerves and reduces pain signals in knee and shoulder osteoarthritis.
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Appendix may be common site of endometriosis
In women with appendiceal endometriosis, the appendix often may appear normal.
News from the FDA/CDC
Use of nonopioid pain meds is on the rise
Prescription opioid use declined from 2009 to 2018, but not significantly.
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Managing pain expectations is key to enhanced recovery
Multimodal approach to postsurgery pain management can reduce or eliminate opioids for certain patient groups.
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Pursue multimodal pain management in patients taking opioids
Use hospitalization as an intervention opportunity for patients with opioid use disorder.
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Improving Patient Outcomes through Advanced Pain Management Techniques
Pain following orthopedic surgery is common and often suboptimally managed, with many patients reporting acute moderate to severe pain following...
Commentary
Advice on treating rheumatic diseases from a COVID-19 epicenter
Hospital for Special Surgery rheumatologists discuss their approach to caring for patients with rheumatic diseases within their practice during...
Conference Coverage
Implantable stimulator shows promise for chronic knee pain
A small, five-patient case series shows pain intensity had dropped substantially 6 months after implantation.
From the Journals
Tramadol use for noncancer pain linked with increased hip fracture risk
"Our results point to the need to consider tramadol's associated risk of fracture in clinical practice and treatment guidelines," the researchers...
Conference Coverage
Depression linked to persistent opioid use after hysterectomy
VANCOUVER – Women with preoperative depression were more likely to have a comorbid pain disorder, compared with...
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Opioid reduction works after minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
VANCOUVER – Two randomized trials show a reduction in prescribed opiates decreases postoperative usage with no loss...