2021
Interventional Therapies for Pain in Cancer Patients: a Narrative Review
Hao D, Sidharthan S, Cotte J, Decker M, Salisu-Orhurhu M, Olatoye D, Karri J, Hagedorn JM, Adekoya P, Odonkor C, Gulati A, Orhurhu V. Interventional Therapies for Pain in Cancer Patients: a Narrative Review. Current Pain And Headache Reports 2021, 25: 44. PMID: 33961156, DOI: 10.1007/s11916-021-00963-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCancer-related painInterventional therapyCancer patientsNarrative reviewDorsal Root Ganglion StimulationPurpose of ReviewPainOngoing opioid epidemicLess systemic toxicityPeripheral nerve stimulationLives of patientsQuality of lifeOncologic painEffective analgesiaGanglion stimulationNerve stimulationParenteral agentsPrevalent symptomsOpioid abuseSuch therapyOpioid epidemicInterventional approachesInterventional techniquesNeuromodulatory techniquesPainSummaryThe goal
2020
Disparities in Health Care for Black Patients in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the United States: A Narrative Review
Odonkor CA, Esparza R, Flores LE, Verduzco‐Gutierrez M, Escalon MX, Solinsky R, Silver JK. Disparities in Health Care for Black Patients in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the United States: A Narrative Review. PM&R 2020, 13: 180-203. PMID: 33090686, DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12509.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRehabilitation carePhysical medicineNarrative reviewHip/knee osteoarthritisHealth disparitiesCritical care rehabilitationSpinal cord injuryTraumatic brain injuryBlack individualsBlack personsRacial health disparitiesPulmonary diseaseBlack patientsKnee osteoarthritisCord injuryCare rehabilitationClinical guidelinesHospital characteristicsWorse outcomesBrain injuryDiverse U.S. populationCommon conditionDisease severitySocial determinantsRacial disparities
2017
The Effect and Role of Steroids in Facet Joint Radiofrequency Denervation: a Narrative Review
Odonkor C, Shin B, Cohen S. The Effect and Role of Steroids in Facet Joint Radiofrequency Denervation: a Narrative Review. Current Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Reports 2017, 5: 180-185. DOI: 10.1007/s40141-017-0164-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFacet joint radiofrequency denervationRadiofrequency denervationRole of steroidsLesion sizeRandomized placebo-controlled studyAvailable evidencePlacebo-controlled studyUse of steroidsCurrent available evidencePurpose of ReviewTherePain reliefDenervationSide effectsQualified studiesNarrative reviewTherapeutic valueSteroidsEvidence-based justificationNeuritisFurther studiesOngoing controversyPotential utilityCurrent bodyGeneral consensusPatients