Suprascapular and interscalene nerve block for shoulder surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

N Hussain, G Goldar, N Ragina, L Banfield… - …, 2017 - pubs.asahq.org
Background Interscalene block provides optimal shoulder surgery analgesia, but concerns
over its associated risks have prompted the search for alternatives. Suprascapular block was …

Ulnar nerve cross-sectional area for the diagnosis of cubital tunnel syndrome: a meta-analysis of ultrasonographic measurements

KV Chang, WT Wu, DS Han, L Özçakar - Archives of physical medicine and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Objective To examine the performance of sonographic cross-sectional area (CSA)
measurements in the diagnosis of cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS). Data Sources Electronic …

[PDF][PDF] Reframing the prevention strategies of the opioid crisis: focusing on prescription opioids, fentanyl, and heroin epidemic

L Manchikanti, J Sanapati, RM Benyamin, S Atluri… - Pain physician, 2018 - academia.edu
This manuscript describes a 3-tier approach presented to Congress. Tier 1 includes an
aggressive education campaign geared toward the public, physicians, and patients. Tier 2 …

Basis of shoulder nerve entrapment syndrome: an ultrasonographic study exploring factors influencing cross-sectional area of the suprascapular nerve

WT Wu, KV Chang, K Mezian, O Naňka, CP Lin… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
As changes in nerves' shape and size are common ultrasonographic findings of entrapment
neuropathy, measurement of the nerve cross-sectional area (CSA) becomes the mostly used …

Current concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of adhesive capsulitis: Role of diagnostic imaging and ultrasound-guided interventional procedures

N Papalexis, A Parmeggiani, G Facchini, M Miceli… - La radiologia …, 2022 - Springer
Adhesive capsulitis is a common cause of painful shoulder, characterized by pain and
restricted range of motion of the glenohumeral joint. With a well-known clinical presentation …

Static and dynamic shoulder imaging to predict initial effectiveness and recurrence after ultrasound-guided subacromial corticosteroid injections

KV Chang, WT Wu, DS Han, L Özçakar - Archives of Physical Medicine and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Objective To explore factors contributing to initial effectiveness and recurrence after
ultrasound (US)-guided subacromial corticosteroid injections by assessing clinical …

Effectiveness of glenohumeral joint dilatation for treatment of frozen shoulder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

WT Wu, KV Chang, DS Han, CH Chang, FS Yang… - Scientific reports, 2017 - nature.com
The objective was to explore the effectiveness of glenohumeral joint distension for the
treatment of frozen shoulder. We searched electronic data sources including PubMed …

Comparative effectiveness of botulinum toxin versus non-surgical treatments for treating lateral epicondylitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

YC Lin, WT Wu, YC Hsu, DS Han… - Clinical …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Objectives: To explore the effectiveness of botulinum toxin compared with non-surgical
treatments in patients with lateral epicondylitis. Methods: Data sources including PubMed …

Liposomal bupivacaine reduces opiate consumption after rotator cuff repair in a randomized controlled trial

PM Sethi, DT Brameier, NK Mandava… - Journal of Shoulder and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) provides excellent clinical outcomes but
is often associated with significant postoperative pain. The use of intraoperative anesthesia …

Ultrasound-guided interventions for painful shoulder: from anatomy to evidence

KV Chang, K Mezian, O Naňka, WT Wu… - Journal of pain …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder of variable etiology, ranging from
rotator cuff pathology to peripheral nerve entrapment. Advances in ultrasound (US) …