The effectiveness of wrist-ankle acupuncture on post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Shoulder-hand syndrome is one of the most common post-stroke complications. It presents with a variety of symptoms, especially pain and a limited range of motion of the wrist and hand, which negatively affect an individual's quality of life and ability to complete daily tasks. Nurse-led complementar…
Maternal and fetal outcomes of spinal cord stimulation in pregnancy: systematic review with descriptive meta-analysis.
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an established therapy for refractory neuropathic pain and is increasingly used in women of reproductive age. However, evidence regarding the safety of SCS during pregnancy remains limited, and consolidated outcome data are lacking. Our objective was to systematicall…
Mesotherapy With Lidocaine and Ketamine in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial.
Complex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS1) is a disabling pain syndrome whose treatment remains challenging. Mesotherapy is a therapeutic method involving the injection of low doses of active substances through the skin. No studies assessed mesotherapy in CRPS1 patients. The aim of this study was…
Inhibition of Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription reduces nociceptive sensitization in a murine model of complex regional pain syndrome.
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a disabling condition relying in part on the production of pain-supporting autoantibodies. The Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) signaling system regulates the adaptive system of immunity and is targeted to control autoi…
Association between Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and complex regional pain syndrome: a large nationwide claims database study.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a genetic connective tissue disorder characterized by joint instability and recurrent injuries, which has been linked to chronic pain syndromes, including complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). This study examines the co-occurrence of EDS and CRPS and evaluates demogr…
Malpractice claims after arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery in France: a 10-year analysis of 73 expert-reviewed cases.
Arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery has become one of the most frequently performed shoulder procedures in France. However, medico-legal claims following arthroscopic shoulder surgery remain poorly described in the French setting. The present study addressed the following questions: (1) What are the m…
Gabapentinoids for Neuropathic Pain Management: A Systematic Umbrella Review.
This umbrella review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of gabapentinoids, including dosing and risk profile, for the management of neuropathic pain. Eligibility criteria were restricted exclusively to systematic reviews and meta-analyses conducted under PRISMA reporting standards. Methodological q…
Insertion of Subdermal Hormonal Implant May Trigger Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Case Report.
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a severe pain condition that is often incited by minor physical trauma to the site involved. We present the first reported case of CRPS developing in the upper extremity of an adolescent female who received routine subdermal contraceptive implant insertion. W…