Chronic pain is a pervasive problem that affects the patient, their significant others, and
society in many ways. The past decade has seen advances in our understanding of the …

Neuropathic pain (NP) is often refractory to pharmacologic and noninterventional treatment.
On behalf of the International Association for the Study of Pain Neuropathic Pain Special …

OBJECTIVE: To develop evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for interventional
techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic spinal pain. METHODOLOGY …

Background. Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a chronic pain condition that has
considerable impact on the patient and health care system. Despite advances in surgical …

Background: The evidence-based practice guidelines for the management of chronic spinal
pain with interventional techniques were developed to provide recommendations to …

Background: Comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines for interventional techniques in
the management of chronic spinal pain are described here to provide recommendations for …

Background: Opioid abuse has continued to increase at an alarming rate since our last
opioid guidelines were published in 2005. Available evidence suggests a continued wide …

Advances in intrathecal analgesia and intrathecal drug delivery systems have allowed for a
range of medications to be used in the control of pain and spasticity. This technique allows …

Introduction Painful lumbar spinal disorders represent a leading cause of disability in the US
and worldwide. Interventional treatments for lumbar disorders are an effective treatment for …

Background: Intrathecal drug infusion therapy is usually considered when spinal-acting
analgesics or antispasmodics administered via the oral or transdermal routes fail to control …