Articles: low-back-pain.
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Lumbar facet syndrome is a cause of pain. The diagnosis iconfirmation is achieved through a selective block. Although this procedure is standardized under fluoroscopic or computed tomography (CT) guidance, the current use of ultrasound may provide an alternative to its implementation. ⋯ Although the use of ultrasound for regional anesthesia is on the rise, there are no results that can replace those found with fluoroscopy or CT for performing the dorsal and medial branch block of the spinal root in the treatment of lumbar facet syndrome.
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To propose a new classification method for lumbar Basstrup's disease based on radiographic and clinical symptoms, and to test its credibility and reproducibility. ⋯ The new classification method for lumbar Basstrup's disease based on radiographic and clinical symptoms is simple, practical, with good credibility and reproducibility, and provides some guidance for clinical treatment.
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Modic changes are pathologies that are common in the population and cause low back pain. The aim of the study is to analyze the modic changes detected in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using deep learning modalities. ⋯ Evaluation of MRI findings of MC in the etiology of lower back pain with deep learning architectures can significantly reduce the workload of the radiologist by providing ease of diagnosis.
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Review Meta Analysis
The effect of self-management techniques on relevant outcomes in chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Among many treatment approaches for chronic low back pain (CLBP), self-management techniques are becoming increasingly important. The aim of this paper was to (a) provide an overview of existing digital self-help interventions for CLBP and (b) examine the effect of these interventions in reducing pain intensity, pain catastrophizing and pain disability. ⋯ This meta-analysis examines the effect of digital self-management techniques in patients with CLBP. The results add to the evidence that digital interventions can help patients reduce their pain intensity and disability. A minority of studies point towards the possibility that digital interventions can reduce pain catastrophizing. Future research should further explore which patients benefit most from these kinds of interventions.
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This systematic review aimed to report the current evidence in the literature about the efficacy of interventional treatments in the management of low back pain (LBP) due to sacroiliac joint dysfunction. ⋯ Cooled radiofrequency seems to be the most effective treatment in improving pain and functionality, while intra-articular injections are helpful only as diagnostic tools. However, due to the lack of high-quality studies, it was not possible to draw significant conclusions.