2023
Risk of SARS‐CoV‐2 following joint and epidural corticosteroid injections: A retrospective study
Raju R, Holder E, Dundas M, Liang J, Donham R. Risk of SARS‐CoV‐2 following joint and epidural corticosteroid injections: A retrospective study. Pain Practice 2023, 24: 472-482. PMID: 37994676, DOI: 10.1111/papr.13321.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPCR positivity ratesCharlson Comorbidity IndexInjection groupPositivity rateCS injectionsControl groupCorticosteroid injectionSevere comorbiditiesPolymerase chain reaction positivitySARS-CoV-2 PCREpidural corticosteroid injectionsRetrospective chart reviewTertiary care centerCohort of patientsSignificant disease burdenCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemicSignificant higher rateSARS-CoV-2Disease 2019 pandemicMultivariate regression analysisComorbidity indexPatients 18Chart reviewRetrospective studyImmunosuppressive effects
2022
Is there an association between lumbosacral epidural lipomatosis and lumbosacral epidural steroid injections? A comprehensive narrative literature review
Holder EK, Raju R, Dundas MA, Husu EN, McCormick ZL. Is there an association between lumbosacral epidural lipomatosis and lumbosacral epidural steroid injections? A comprehensive narrative literature review. North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ) 2022, 9: 100101. PMID: 35243452, PMCID: PMC8857075, DOI: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2022.100101.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsLumbosacral epidural lipomatosisLumbosacral epidural steroid injectionsSpinal epidural lipomatosisEpidural steroid injectionsEpidural lipomatosisRadicular painCorticosteroid exposureSteroid injectionSystemic steroid exposureHigh-quality studiesPatients' clinical dataDevelopment/progressionIndependent causal relationshipCurrent management recommendationsSteroid exposureTreatment optionsRisk factorsClinical dataPainLipomatosisNarrative literature reviewNotable associationGoogle ScholarPotential painComprehensive narrative literature review
2020
Differential rates of intravascular uptake and pain perception during lumbosacral epidural injection among adults using a 22-gauge needle versus 25-gauge needle: a randomized clinical trial
Raju R, Mehnert M, Stolzenberg D, Simon J, Conliffe T, Gehret J. Differential rates of intravascular uptake and pain perception during lumbosacral epidural injection among adults using a 22-gauge needle versus 25-gauge needle: a randomized clinical trial. BMC Anesthesiology 2020, 20: 222. PMID: 32883241, PMCID: PMC7469311, DOI: 10.1186/s12871-020-01137-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransforaminal epidural steroid injectionEpidural steroid injectionsLumbosacral transforaminal epidural steroid injectionsIntravascular uptakeSmall-gauge needlesSteroid injectionPain perceptionGauge needleEpidural injectionLess painClinical trialsOutcome measuresAverage numerical rating scale scoresLumbosacral transforaminal epidural injectionsNumerical rating scale scoresPatient reported painStudy 84 patientsSerious neurological complicationsSecondary outcome measuresTransforaminal epidural injectionsPrimary outcome measureRandomized clinical trialsLumbosacral epidural injectionNumerical rating scaleRating Scale scores
2019
Concomitant Use of Opioids and Benzodiazepines in the Outpatient Setting
Simon J, Gehret J, Stolzenberg D, Beredjiklian P, Teng J, Paskey T, Raju R. Concomitant Use of Opioids and Benzodiazepines in the Outpatient Setting. PM&R 2019, 11: 337-343. PMID: 30884142, DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.09.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrescription drug monitoring programsOutpatient electronic medical recordsOutpatient settingConcomitant useNumber of opioidElectronic medical recordsOutpatient clinic visitsPatients prescribed opioidsAdministration of opioidsDrug monitoring programsOpioid-related deathsClinic visitsCigarette/alcohol useMultiple providersBenzodiazepine prescriptionsMedical recordsProvidersOpioidPatientsBenzodiazepinesPrescriptionMedicationPrescription(sReporting discrepanciesStudy resultsIs there a Neck-Shoulder Syndrome?
Jeremy S, Jeffrey G, Garett H, Christopher M, Michael M, Robin R. Is There a Neck-Shoulder Syndrome?. Glob J Anes & Pain Med. 1 (1)-2019. GJAPM.MS.ID.000103.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Concomitant use of opioids and benzodiazepines in the outpatient setting: A retrospective study.
Simon J, Gehret J, Stolzenberg D, Beredjiklian P, Teng J, Paskey T, Raju R. Concomitant use of opioids and benzodiazepines in the outpatient setting: A retrospective study. PM&R 2018 PMID: 30243999, DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.09.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrescription drug monitoring programsOutpatient electronic medical recordsOutpatient settingConcomitant useNumber of opioidElectronic medical recordsOutpatient clinic visitsPatients prescribed opioidsAdministration of opioidsDrug monitoring programsClinic visitsMultiple providersCigarette/alcohol useBenzodiazepine prescriptionsOpioid related deathsRetrospective studyMedical recordsProvidersOpioidBenzodiazepinesPatientsRelated deathsPrescriptionMedicationPrescription(sNeedle tip depth assessment on foraminal oblique fluoroscopic views during cervical radiofrequency neurotomy. A technical note.
Robin Raju, Jeffrey Gehret, David Stolzenberg. Interventional Pain Management Reports. ISSN 2575-9841 Volume 2, Number 4, pp 2018Peer-Reviewed Original Research