Brain Biomarkers for Chronic Pain: Pathway for Novel Therapeutics
Deconstructing Biomarkers A Pathway for Novel Therapeutics Chronic pain conditions are associated with abnormalities in brain structure and function. Moreover, some studies […]
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Patient Assessment & Management
Learn to identify the cognitive neurological processes that modulate pain, how to identify the right treatment pathway for each patient, and to assess and manage amputation-related pain
Spinal Cord Stimulation as a Treatment for Chronic Pain
Pharmacological relief of neuropathic pain is often insufficient. Electrical neurostimulation is efficacious in chronic neuropathic pain and other neurological diseases.Spinal Cord Stimulation […]
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Perioperative Management of Persons with Chronic Pain
Perioperative management of patients who have been exposed to long-term opioids, whether of therapeutic or recreational origin, is challenging
Salvaging Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Failures
Tolerance & Loss of Efficacy;
Surgical Revisions vs. Program Revisions;
Developing Electricalphysiological Models of Disease
Best Practices for
Prescribing Opioids
When (do?) “Guidelines” Diverge from “Best Practices” Mark Schumacher, MD, PhD Proper Charting & Documentation & When Should You Taper (or Not […]
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Diagnosing & Treating Chronic Pain of the Lumbar Spine
Comparing & Contrasting Lumbar Decompression Procedures;
Intraspinal Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and pain is its defining symptom. Osteoarthritis is a complex disease whose etiology bridges […]
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The Art of Pain Relief: How Museums May Help Address Chronic Pain
Art museum tours for individuals with chronic pain are feasible, and participants reported positive effects on perceived social disconnection and pain.