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Volume 18 Issue 1, February 2024
Editorial
Open AccessEditorialFirst published January 25, 2024pp. 4
Articles
Abstract
Objective
To evaluate the efficacy of conventional and novel non-pharmacologic, non-invasive
therapeutic interventions in physiotherapy for the treatment of phantom limb pain
(PLP) in post-amputee patients.
Methods
A systematic search for the articles was ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published August 30, 2023pp. 5–27
Abstract
Background: Nearly a quarter of Canada’s population suffers from chronic pain, a long-lasting medical condition marked by physical pain and psychological suffering. Opioids are the primary treatment for pain management in this condition; yet, this ...Open AccessResearch articleFirst published September 5, 2023pp. 28–41
Abstract
Introduction
Peripheral neuropathic pain (PNP) is one of the most challenging diseases to treat
with a significant negative impact on the patients’ health-related quality of life
(HRQoL). Capsaicin 8% patch has arisen in the last decades as an alternative ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published September 12, 2023pp. 42–56
Abstract
Introduction
Playing-related musculoskeletal pain is highly prevalent among classical music students,
affecting them physically and psychologically. Unlike athletes or dancers, musicians’
pain often goes untreated due to stigma and lack of specialised ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published September 14, 2023pp. 57–69
Abstract
Introduction
There is emerging evidence that posttraumatic-stress disorder may have mediating effects
in development of chronic-non-cancer-pain and opioid-use-disorder independently, but
its impact on the development of opioid-use-disorder in people with ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published September 20, 2023pp. 70–81
Abstract
Chronic pain constitutes a significant burden to patients and healthcare systems. For many patients, the only option is to attempt to manage their pain within their daily lives. Here, we review evidence provided by three systematic reviews for the effect ...Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published September 30, 2023pp. 82–86
Abstract
Introduction
Pelvic mesh was first used for stress urinary incontinence in 1998 following which
its usage rapidly expanded to include treatment of pelvic organ prolapse. Numerous
complications relating to mesh insertion soon became apparent, culminating in ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published October 3, 2023pp. 87–94
Abstract
Background
Chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) and persistent post-operative opioid use (PPOU)
are inconsistently defined in published literature. This review comprehensively summarised
their definitions, prevalence and determinants from existing systematic ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published October 17, 2023pp. 95–103
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