Back Pain

Cervical and lumbar disc replacement have shown promising results compared with spinal fusion for the treatment of neck and lower back conditions, but sources said surgical skepticism and insurance barriers have stifled utilization rates.

Low-value care can result in significant harm and costs to patients, although interventions involving patient and clinician education could help reduce these services, an expert said.

The FDA has expanded approval for Boston Scientific’s WaveWriter spinal cord stimulation system to include treatment of chronic low back and leg pain in patients who have not had previous back surgery.

WHO recently released recommendations on managing chronic low back pain in primary care — the organization’s first ever guidelines on the subject.

Abbott has announced the FDA expanded the indication of its BurstDR spinal cord stimulation devices for treating chronic back pain in those who have not had or are ineligible for back surgery.

After reviewing data from nearly 100 randomized controlled trials, researchers reported there is “considerable uncertainty” regarding the safety and efficacy of analgesic medications for acute non-specific low back pain.

Published results showed a multidisciplinary biopsychosocial intervention or an individualized postural therapy intervention may reduce pain-related disability in patients with acute or subacute spine pain.

Acupuncture improved pain, function and quality of life in pregnant women experiencing low back and/or pelvic pain, according to a meta-analysis published in BMJ Open.

LAS VEGAS — Patients with chronic low back pain who used the home-based RelieVRx program experienced reduction in pain intensity and interference with activity, sleep, mood and stress, according to a poster presented at PAINWeek 2022.

Using artificial intelligence to facilitate cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain can provide outcomes that are as good as typical interventions while requiring less time with a therapist, according to researchers.