2020
Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion for the Management of Early Postoperative Pain: A Comprehensive Review of Controlled Trials.
Chu R, Umukoro N, Greer T, Roberts J, Adekoya P, Odonkor CA, Hagedorn JM, Olatoye D, Urits I, Orhurhu MS, Umukoro P, Viswanath O, Hasoon J, Kaye AD, Orhurhu V. Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion for the Management of Early Postoperative Pain: A Comprehensive Review of Controlled Trials. Psychopharmacology Bulletin 2020, 50: 216-259. PMID: 33633427, PMCID: PMC7901134.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly postoperative painIntravenous lidocaine infusionSide effectsPostoperative painLidocaine infusionOptimal dosingEarly postoperative pain controlAnti-hyperalgesic effectClear analgesic effectHr continuous infusionPostoperative pain controlCommon side effectsImmediate postoperative periodOpen abdominal surgeryAnti-inflammatory effectsSerious adverse effectsDifferent clinical settingsMechanism of actionIntravenous lidocainePain controlAcute painAnalgesic effectPostoperative periodAbdominal surgeryAntinociceptive effect
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