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sickle cell
January 24, 2024

Unraveling the Complexity: Mechanisms of Pain in Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin, leading to the formation ...
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cryoanalgesia
January 18, 2024

Cryoanalgesia

Cryoanalgesia, also known as cryoablation or cryotherapy, is a medical procedure that involves the use of extreme cold to alleviate ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
January 8, 2024

Chronic Pain: Work Accommodations

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and its amendments, people living with chronic pain may receive reasonable ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
January 5, 2024

Neurolytic Block Techniques

Neurolytic block techniques represent a specialized area of pain management, primarily used for severe, intractable pain, particularly in cases of ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
December 20, 2023

The Role of Pain Hypersensitivity in the Development of Chronic ...

The role of pain hypersensitivity in the development of chronic widespread pain (CWP) is a complex and multifaceted topic, deeply ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
December 15, 2023

Neuraxial Drug Delivery Mechanisms

Neuraxial drug delivery mechanisms refer to the methods used to administer medication directly into the central nervous system (CNS), specifically ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
December 5, 2023

Contrast Media Allergies During Interventional Pain Management Procedures

Contrast media allergies are a critical consideration in the realm of interventional pain management procedures. These procedures often rely on ...
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Medical Imaging
December 4, 2023

Uses of Medical Imaging

Medical imaging techniques were developed to visualize the structure and function of different tissues and organs in the body. In ...
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pain management
December 1, 2023

How to Safely Perform Interventional Pain Management Procedures that Involve ...

Performing interventional pain management procedures that involve radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in patients with pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) requires meticulous ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
November 17, 2023

The Use of Botox in Chronic Pain Management

The use of Botox, or Botulinum toxin, in chronic pain management represents a significant advancement in medical treatments. Known for ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
November 10, 2023

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 ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
November 8, 2023

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 ...
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