Ultrasound practice for chronic pain procedures: A comprehensive review

Chronic pain management techniques have evolved in recent years. With regard to this, ultrasound (US) technology has become a standard for most acute pain procedures and essential for postsurgical pain relief and enhanced recovery after surgery protocols. This manuscript summarizes clinical studies...

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Published in:Best practice & research. Clinical anaesthesiology 2019-12, Vol.33 (4), p.465-486
Main Authors: Kaye, Alan David, Motejunas, Mark W., Bonneval, Lauren A., Ehrhardt, Ken P., Latimer, Dustin R., Trescot, Andrea, Wilson, Kyle E., Ibrahim, Ibraham N., Cornett, Elyse M., Urman, Richard D., Candido, Kenneth D.
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Language:English
Subjects:
chronic pain
fluoroscopy
injections
pain procedures
radiation
ultrasound
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Summary:Chronic pain management techniques have evolved in recent years. With regard to this, ultrasound (US) technology has become a standard for most acute pain procedures and essential for postsurgical pain relief and enhanced recovery after surgery protocols. This manuscript summarizes clinical studies evaluating US use for chronic pain management and compares efficacy with standard techniques including fluoroscopy (FL). US possesses several unique benefits when compared with FL, including elimination of radiation exposure while providing similar clinical outcomes. In summary, US use for chronic pain procedures is emerging as a viable, safe, and effective modality. Additional studies are needed to best appreciate US and its role in chronic pain management.
ISSN:1521-6896
1532-169X
DOI:10.1016/j.bpa.2019.07.001