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Pain Medicine : the Official Journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine

Pain Medicine is the official journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, providing a comprehensive platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research and clinical advancements in the field of pain medicine. This esteemed journal publishes original articles, reviews, and case reports, covering a wide range of topics including pain assessment, management, pharmacotherapy, interventional techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches. With a focus on evidence-based practice, Pain Medicine serves as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers dedica
Details
Abbr. Pain Med
Start 2000
End Continuing
Frequency Eight no. a year, 2007-
p-ISSN 1526-2375
e-ISSN 1526-4637
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Specialties Neurology
Psychiatry
Critical Care
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 2214 121
SJR / Ranks: 4610 880
CiteScore / Ranks: 3928 5.90
JIF / Ranks: 3327 3.1
Recent Articles
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Successful non-operative management of symptomatic intradural catheter-tip granuloma in a patient with intrathecal drug delivery system
Banik R, Park M
Pain Med . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40088935
No abstract available.
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Painless lower limb complex regional pain syndrome: A Problem-Based learning discussion
Cho A, Robinson C, Yong R, Ang S
Pain Med . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40088926
No abstract available.
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections as a second-line treatment in patients with tendinopathy-related chronic pain and failure of conservative treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Nadeau-Vallee M, Ellassraoui S, Brulotte V
Pain Med . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40073277
Design: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a popular treatment option in managing chronic tendinopathies, although the literature is inconsistent, mainly because of significant heterogeneity in patient populations. Patients who failed conservative...
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Preoperative management of patients with chronic moderate to severe shoulder pain to improve postoperative outcomes. A systematic review
Lopez-Millan J, Ruiz Iban M, Diaz Heredia J, Roca Ruiz L
Pain Med . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40073236
Objectives: To assess if implementing interventions to effectively manage preoperative chronic moderate to severe shoulder pain in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair (RCR) can improve shoulder surgery outcomes. Methods: A...
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Predicting adherence and clinical response of cognitive behavioral therapy among individuals with chronic low back pain plus depressive symptoms: A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Sanabria-Mazo J, Royuela-Colomer E, Navarrete J, Rodriguez-Freire C, Robles B, McCracken L, et al.
Pain Med . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40065516
Background: Identifying predictors for adherence and clinical response to psychological therapies is essential for improving individual treatment outcomes. Objective: To explore predictors of adherence and clinical response among individuals with...
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Efficacy of a natural herbal topical analgesic versus oral paracetamol in patients with soft tissue injury. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Toumia M, Dhaoui R, Sassi S, Kouraichi C, Ali K, Sekma A, et al.
Pain Med . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40045174
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and tolerability of a phytotherapeutic topical gel (Douloff®) compared to oral paracetamol for acute pain resulting from minor limb soft tissue injuries....
7.
Multimodal pain management strategies mediating racial and ethnic differences in chronic pain outcomes
Thakkar E, Long-Mills E, Tumin D
Pain Med . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40036777
No abstract available.
8.
Diagnosis and Coding of Opioid Misuse: A Systematic Scoping Review and Implementation Framework
Hurley R, Bland K, Chaskes M, Hill E, Adams M
Pain Med . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40036760
Objective: To evaluate current administrative coding practices for opioid misuse within the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases (ICD) framework and develop standardized documentation recommendations. Design: Systematic scoping review...
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Longitudinal Patterns of Opioid Dispensing Dosages for Compensated Australian Workers with Low Back Pain: A 3.5-Year Follow-Up Study
Ren X, Xia T, Mathieson S, Abdel Shaheed C, Nielsen S, Collie A, et al.
Pain Med . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40036573
Objective: To identify longitudinal patterns in opioid dispensing dosages for workers with low back pain within a workers' compensation setting and to explore the risk factors associated with high-dose and...
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Evaluation of Internally Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation Targeting Multiple Shoulder Nerves for Chronic Shoulder Pain Relief and Function Restoration: A Prospective Study
Yoshida M, Park P, Thang L
Pain Med . 2025 Mar; PMID: 40036562
Objective: Shoulder pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder, affecting up to 70% of adults over their lifetime. Recently radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has gained attention as a treatment for joint pain....