Leukocyte Poor Platelet Rich Plasma vs Leukocyte Rich Platelet Rich Plasma as a Treatment for Cervical Facetogenic Pain: A Pooled Analysis.
David J. Allison, Eldon Loh, Robert Burnham, Taylor Burnham, Ashley Smith, March 9, 2025 Link to Blog Link to the Abstract What question is this study trying to answer? This study compares the effectiveness and safety of leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma (LP-PRP) versus leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma (LR-PRP) in treating chronic cervical facetogenic pain, focusing on pain […]
The Effectiveness of Sacral Lateral Branch Radiofrequency Neurotomy for Posterior Sacroiliac Joint Complex Pain in Patients Selected by Dual Sacral Lateral Branch Blocks; A Real-World Cohort Study
Austin Boos, Amanda Cooper, Brook Martin, Robert Burnham, Allison Glinka Przybyz, Aaron Conger, Zachary McCormick, Taylor Burnham, December, 2024 Link to Blog Link to the Abstract What question is this study trying to answer? This study investigates the effectiveness of sacral lateral branch radiofrequency neurotomy (SLBRFN) in treating sacroiliac joint complex (SIJC) pain, specifically in […]
Targeting the Lateral Neck of Superior Articular Process and Sub-mammillary Fossa for Lumbar Medial Branch Radiofrequency Ablation: A Case Series
John Tran, Nicole Billias, Taylor Burnham, Robert Burnham, Eldon Loh, December, 2024 Link to Blog Link to the Abstract What question is this study trying to answer? This study evaluates whether a novel two-lesion radiofrequency ablation (RFA) technique—targeting both the lateral neck of the superior articular process (SAP) and the sub-mammillary fossa—provides superior pain relief […]
Glucocorticoid Facet Joint Injection for Chronic Back or Neck Pain
Scott Farrell, Ashley Smith, Byron Schneider, Geoff Schneider, Diane Grondin, Geoffrey Gelley, Pavlos Bobos, Christopher G Maher, Anita R Gross, November 21, 2024 Link to Blog Link to the Abstract What question is this study trying to answer? This is a Cochrane Review protocol aiming to assess the benefits and harms of glucocorticoid facet‑joint injections […]
Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injections versus Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Treatment for Cervical Facetogenic Pain: a Randomized Clinical Trial.
David J Allison, Sanam Ebrahimzadeh, Stephanie Muise, Steven Joseph, Alexandria Roa Agudelo, Arden Lawson, Nicole Billias, John Tran1, Ashley Smith, Eldon Loh, November 14, 2024 Link to Blog Link to the Abstract What question is this study trying to answer? In this study, we aim to compare the effectiveness of intra-articular leuokocycye poor, low – […]
Can Ultrasound-guided Medial Branch Blocks be Used to Select Patients for Cervical Facet Joint Radiofrequency Neurotomy? A Matched Retrospective Cohort Validation Study
Robert Burnham, Rory Trow, Ashley Smith, Taylor Burnham, November 01, 2024 Link to Blog Link to the Abstract What question is this study trying to answer? This study investigates whether ultrasound-guided medial branch blocks (USBs) are as valid as fluoroscopy-guided blocks (FLBs) for selecting patients for cervical facet joint radiofrequency neurotomy (CRFN), using post-treatment outcomes […]
Social Dterminants of Health in Adults with Whiplash Associated Disorders
Lisa Jasper, Ashley Smith , April 29, 2024 Link to Blog Link to the Abstract What question is this study trying to answer? The study investigates how sociodemographic features—such as age, sex, education, marital status, caregiving responsibilities, substance use, and more—relate to health outcomes (pain, disability, and physical/mental health quality of life) in adults with […]
Reward Processing Following Whiplash Injury – Does This Help Explain Chronic Pain Persistence?
Ashley Smith, Susanne Becker, September 22, 2024 Link to Blog Link to the Abstract What question is this study trying to answer? In this study, we explore the relationship between motivation and pain and disability with quality of life and psychological measures in patients with chronic whiplash associated disorders (WAD). Motivation can be investigated with […]
Does Aberrant Nociceptive Processing Predict Cervical Facet-Mediated Pain?
Ashley Smith Link to Blog Link to the Abstract What question is this study trying to answer? The objectives of this study were to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of atypical nociceptive processing (reduced local, remote or global pressure pain thresholds PPTs) in patients with cervical facet-mediated pain who reported a successful response to radiofrequency […]
