Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Pulsed radiofrequency or surgery for anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome: Long-term results of a randomized controlled trial.
Patients with anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) often require a step-up treatment strategy including abdominal wall injections, pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) or a neurectomy. Long-term success rates of PRF and surgery are largely unknown. The aim of the current study was to report on the long-term efficacy of PRF and neurectomy in ACNES patients who earlier participated in the randomized controlled PULSE trial. ⋯ Approximately one in five ACNES patients undergoing PRF treatment reports long-term success obviating the need of surgical intervention. Surgery for ACNES is long-term effective in approximately two of three operated patients. Recurrent ACNES beyond 2 years after either intervention is rare.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of integrated approach of yoga therapy versus usual care in management on chronic low back pain patients: A randomized controlled pilot study.
Chronic low back pain is associated with both psychological and functional limitation. Yoga therapy has been shown to improve both the aspects. The present study was planned to evaluate integrated approach of yoga therapy with usaul care. ⋯ IAYT therapy helped in addressing the psychological components of pain and improved quality of life patients with chronic low back pain compared with usual care.