Spinal Cord Stimulation Reduces Pain, Disability, and Opioid Consumption in Refractory Back Pain
Novel 10 zHz spinal cord stimulation system in the treatment of refractory lumbosacral back pain in surgery naïve patients study results.
Low Back Pain
Rates of Alcohol Use Disorder Hospitalization Increased Among Patients With Gout, RA, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, and Low Back Pain
The incidence, time trends, and outcomes of alcohol use disorder hospitalizations in patients with gout, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and low back pain were examined.
Standard Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Demonstrates Small, Positive Effect on LBP-Specific Activity Limitations
The study goal was to compare the effectiveness of standard OMT vs sham OMT at lowering LBP-specific activity limitations at 3 months in patients with nonspecific subacute or chronic LBP.
Low Back Pain and Lumbar Kyphosis Clinically Indicative of Knee Symptoms in Knee OA
The researchers’ objective was to examine the association of low back pain and lumbar kyphosis with 3 functional disabilities and knee symptoms in patients with knee OA.
Low Back Pain Is Major Driver of Pain in Very Early Systemic Sclerosis
The researchers conducted an extensive pain assessment of patients with systemic sclerosis, examining pain chronification and its association with disease manifestations.
Consider Middle Cluneal Nerve Entrapment Before Surgery for Low Back Pain
The researchers’ objective was to assess the incidence of LBP due to MCN entrapment, its clinical course, and the response to treatment.
Type of Initial Provider Consulted for New-Onset LBP May Influence Opioid Use
Patients with new-onset low back pain who initially consulted a chiropractor or physical therapist vs a primary care physician were found to have reduced risk for long-term opioid use.
Risk for Lower Back Pain Seen With Asthma, COPD
Patients with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have an increased risk for the development of long-term lower back pain.
Higher Fat Mass Associated With Increased Risk for High-Intensity Low Back Pain
Higher levels of fat mass were found to be associated with higher intensity of back pain and related disability in adults.
Neuropathic Pain May Increase Risk for Low Physical, Mental Quality of Life
The presence of neuropathic pain was identified as a risk factor for low physical and mental quality of life in middle-aged and elderly patients.
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