Vol. 2 No. s1 (2025): 48th National Conference of the Italian Association for the Study of Pain

Published: 22 September 2025

Conference Chair

Diego Maria Michele Fornasari, Full Professor of Pharmacology, Director of the Postgraduate School of Specialization in Pharmacology and Clinical Toxicology; Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, University of Milan "La Statale", Italy.

Scientific Committee

Diego Maria Michele Fornasari, Caterina Aurilio, Stefano Coaccioli, Gabriele Finco, Nicola Luxardo, Maria Caterina Pace, Antonella Paladini, Massimo Parolini, Maria Beatrice Passavanti, Enrico Polati, Filomena Puntillo, Pier Carlo Sarzi Puttini, Vittorio Schweiger, Stefano Tamburin, Giustino Varrassi

Local Organizing Committee

Nicola Luxardo, President, Virginia Bobbio, Sonia D'Agata, Giorgio De Vecchi Lajolo, Antonella Dragonetti, Lorenzo Moscaritolo, Milena Muro, Danilo Quarta, Cristina Valz

Abstracts

COMPLAINTS OBSERVED AMONG PATIENTS AFTER INVASIVE PROCEDURES ON CORONARY ARTERIES J. Adamczuk^1,2, J. Sulek^2,3 | ¹Podhalański Szpital Specjalistyczny w Nowym Targu, Poland; ²University Hospital Orthopedic and Rehabilitation, Zakopane, Poland; ³Academy of Applied Sciences, Nowy Targ, Poland

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.125

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PAIN DOES NOT LIE. THE BODY DOES NOT FORGET. CANCER AS A THIRD REALITY IN THE PATIENT’S MIND: PSYCHOSOMATIC IMPLICATIONS A. Ascione¹, P. Cuccurullo², V. Alfano¹ | ¹Anima Iris Integrated Consultancy in Clinical Psychology, Pompei; ²Medical Director, Clinic Center, Napoli

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.42

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PERCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF POST-MASTECTOMY PAIN SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT S. Barbaro, E. Scapini, A. Zagaria, M. Vurchio, M. Debitonto | Pain Therapy Unit, "Monsignor Dimiccoli" Hospital, Barletta

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.43

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MESOTHERAPY COMBINED WITH REGENERATIVE MEDICINE. A NEW APPROACH FOR NOCICEPTIVE PAIN TREATMENT IN PATIENTS WITH OSTEOARTHROSIS A. Bertolino¹, A. Maxia², B. Pani², M. Ollosu², S. Sardo² | ¹Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy Unit, AOU Cagliari; ²Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.44

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MYRELIEF PROJECT: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERACTIVE APP FOR INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN C. Bertone, G. Pari, P. Silvegni | Pain Medicine and Therapy Unit, Santa Maria Maddalena Health Clinic, Occhiobello (RO)

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.45

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USE OF COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY IN ULTRASOUND‑GUIDED NEUROABLATION OF SENSORY ARTICULAR BRANCHES OF THE SHOULDER: A PRELIMINARY STUDY G. Biondi¹, E. De Lorenzo², E. Bussolati³, A. Gioia^1,4, M. Calli², E. Piraccini¹ | ¹Pain Unit, Bellaria Hospital, Bologna; ²Pain Unit, Morgagni Pierantoni Hospital, Forli; ³Residency Program in Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Intensive and Pain Therapy Ferrara; ⁴Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.46

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EFFICACY OF MULTIMODAL OZONE THERAPY IN PATIENT WITH ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS: CASE STUDY G. Bonadio, F. Bonadio, M. Caruso, A. Monardo | Dept. of Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Intensive and Pain Therapy, "Giovanni Paolo II" Hospital, Lamezia Terme

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.47

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ITALIAN VALIDATION OF THE PEDIATRIC NURSES’ KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES SURVEY REGARDING PAIN: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY I. Bonfrate¹, A. Loia², V. Damico³ | ¹Territorial Health Authority of Ancona; ²School of Medicine and Surgery, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona; ³University of Milano-Bicocca, ASST Lecco

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.48

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PORTABLE PERCUTANOUS ELECTRODE NERVE STIMULATION AS A HOME-BASED THERAPY FOR TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA, A CASE REPORT A. Bosio¹, F. Baraldo², F. Castro², L. Carmino² | ¹Residency Program in Anesthesiology Intensive Care and Pain Management, University of Milano-Bicocca; ²Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Cottolengo Hospital, Torino

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.49

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EFFECTIVENESS OF REIKI IN PAIN MANAGEMENT IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS UNDERGOING HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION C. Bottigelli, G. Campione, A. Parrinello, P. Piu, G. Zucchetti | AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza, Regina Margherita Hospital, Torino

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.50

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IMPACT OF A HOSPITAL PAIN THERAPY UNIT ON OPIOID PRESCRIPTION APPROPRIATENESS AND CONSUMPTION REDUCTION: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS P. Buonavolontà¹, V. Donatiello², M. Alfieri¹, A. Scalvenzi², A. Frangiosa², G.M. Casillo³, A. Altiero³, R. Mercogliano³, G. Guglielmi³ | ¹Pain Therapy Center, "A. Cardarelli" Hospital, Napoli; ²Dept. of Elective Anesthesiological Activities, "A. Cardarelli" Hospital, Napoli; ³Dept. of Pharmacology, "A. Cardarelli" Hospital, Napoli

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.51

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SIGNIFICANT PAIN RELIEF AND QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENT IN REFRACTORY CHRONIC MIGRAINE PATIENT TREATED WITH HIGH-FREQUENCY SPINAL CORD STIMULATION F. Cassini, L. Ventura, A. Berardi | University Hospital "SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo", Alessandria

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.53

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CHALLENGING THE FLARE: CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL NERVE BLOCK AS AN ACUTE INTERVENTION IN PEDIATRIC ERYTHROMELALGIA E. Cavaglià, C. Donati, G. Liozzi, G. Fenocchio, P. Bruna, L. Moscaritolo | Interdisciplinary Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Complex Pediatric Pain, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, Torino

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.54

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MUSCULOSKELETAL INFLAMMATORY PAIN MANAGEMENT WITH LOW-DOSE DICLOFENAC AND MICROPEA ASSOCIATION: TWO CASE REPORTS C. Cavallaro¹, M. Da Roit², L. Bloccari¹ | ¹Functional Recovery and Rehabilitation Unit, San Martino Hospital, AULSS1 Dolomiti, Belluno; ²Quality Service, AULSS1 Dolomiti, Belluno

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.55

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PAIN IN ANIMALS A.V. Cirillo¹, L. Abagnale², A. Ascione³ | ¹Assimefac, National Scientific Society of Family and Community Medicine; ²Former Director of the Prevention Department of the Veterinary Operating Unit, ASL Salerno; ³Anima Iris Integrated Consultation in Clinical Psychology, Pompei

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.56

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PAIN DURING DRESSING CHANGES BASED ON THE ETIOLOGY OF SKIN ULCER A. Corino | Internal Medicine Nurse, Vulnology Group, "San Luigi Gonzaga" Hospital, Orbassano, Torino

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.57

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TOWARDS EARLY PERSONALIZED TREATMENT OF LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION: DEVELOPMENT OF A SUPERVISED DEEP LEARNING PREDICTIVE MODEL I. Curto¹, G. Vasarri² | ¹Neurosurgical Intensive Care, "Santa Chiara" Hospital, Trento; ²Dept. of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation, Ospedale" San Jacopo", Pistoia

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.58

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PERSISTENT OPIOID USE AFTER INTENSIVE CARE ADMISSION: A 10-YEAR OBSERVATIONAL POPULATION-BASED COHORT STUDY IN A NORTHERN ITALIAN HOSPITAL V. Damico | PhD, University of Milano-Bicocca, School of Nursing, ASST Lecco

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.59

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PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT OF SPINAL CORD INJURY PAIN: A SCOPING REVIEW D.C.M. Di Bono | ASST GOM Niguarda, Milano

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.60

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PAIN NARRATIVE AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL: USE OF THE MCGILL PAIN QUESTIONNAIRE IN PAIN NEUROSCIENCE EDUCATION A. Di Dio¹, A. Barbagallo², F. Bonanno¹, F. Cavallaro¹, G. Bova² | ¹Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina; ²Pain Therapy Unit, San Vincenzo Hospital, ASP Messina

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.61

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INTRATHECAL MORPHINE THERAPY FOR CHRONIC BENIGN NEUROPATHIC PAIN: A CASE REPORT V. Donatiello¹, M. Alfieri², A. Scalvenzi¹, F. Mattozzi², A. Cangiano², A.R. Tonci², P. Buonavolontà² | ¹Dept. of Elective Anesthesiological Activities ", "AORN A. Cardarelli" Hospital Napoli; ²Pain Unit "AORN A. Cardarelli" Hospital, Napoli

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.62

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BREAKTHROUGH CANCER PAIN, NEUROPATHIC PAIN FEATURES, AND OLDER AGE GREATLY INFLUENCE TELEMEDICINE-BASED FOLLOW-UP INTENSITY FOR CANCER PAIN MANAGEMENT D. Esposito¹, S. Romano¹, M. Montedoro¹, S. De Angelis¹, G. Izzo¹, V. Cerrone¹, M.P. Bruno¹, F. Monaco², M. Cascella¹ | ¹Oncology, Ruggi Hospital, Salerno; ²ASL Napoli 1, Napoli

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.63

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LOCOREGIONAL ANESTHESIA FOR POSTOPERATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT IN BURN PATIENTS UNDERGOING ESCHARECTOMY AND AUTOLOGOUS SKIN GRAFT SURGERY V. Fabbricatore¹, V. Pota², F. Coppolino², F. Coletta³, A. Tomasello³, P. Sansone², M. Fiore², M.B. Passavanti², R. Villani³, M.C. Pace² | ¹Residency Program in Anesthesiology, Resuscitation, Intensive and Pain Therapy University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Napoli; ²Department of Women, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Napoli; ³Emergency Anesthesia, Burn Intensive Care Unit and Poison Control, AORN Antonio Cardarelli Hospital, Naples, Italy

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.64

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ROLE OF EXTRACORPOREAL MAGNETOTRANSDUCTION THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH LOW BACK PAIN F.P. Fabrazzo¹, A. Scala¹, M. Paoletta², S. Liguori¹, A. Moretti¹, F. Gimigliano², G. Iolascon¹ | ¹Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties and Dentistry, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples; ²Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.65

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NEUROAURICOLOTHERAPY FOR OPIOID ABUSE IN CHRONIC BENIGN PAIN E. Fanzago | Anesthesiologist and Pain Therapist, Torino

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.66

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THE IMPACT OF HYDRATION ON MANAGING ONCOLOGICAL PAIN IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS ACROSS EUROPE G. Fedelfranco¹, F. Germini² | ¹Social Health District ASL Bari, U.O. PUA/UVM (Single Access Door Operating Unit/Multidimensional Evaluation Unit), Bari; ²DSS n. 10 Director, ASL Bari

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.67

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PAIN IN CHILDREN: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF PRIMARY SOURCES G. Fedelfranco¹, F. Caramia² | ¹Social Health District ASL Bari, U.O. PUA/UVM (Single Access Door Operating Unit/Multidimensional Evaluation Unit), Bari; ²ASL Local Health Authority, Brindisi

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.69

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A NOVEL TASK TO ASSESS SOCIAL COGNITION IN CHRONIC PAIN: EXPLORING THE VALIDITY OF THE FACE TEST F. Ferrara, A. Telesca, V. Faltracco, E. Dalla Bella, L. Grazzi, N. Riva, G. Devigili, S. Usai, M. Consonni | Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milano

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.70

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INTEGRATED THERAPY BETWEEN ELECTRO-ACUPUNCTURE AND IMPAR GANGLION BLOCKADE FOR THE TREATMENT OF PERSISTENT POSTOPERATIVE PAIN AFTER RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY: PRELIMINARY DATA G. Gagliardi^1,3, V. Gagliardi^2,3, A. Lovato³, F. Ceccherelli³, S. Pellielo^2,3 | ¹Dept. of Anesthesia and Resuscitation, “Santa Maria della Misericordia” Hospital, Ulss 5 Polesana, Rovigo; ²Dept. of Anesthesia and Resuscitation “Ospedale dell’Angelo”, Ulss 3 Serenissima, Mestre (VE); ³A.I.R.A.S. Padova - Italian Association for Scientific Research and Updating, Lonigo (VI)

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.71

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PATIENTS' PAIN ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT IN AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT M. Galletta¹, C. Delogu², L. Lai³, G. Finco¹, I. Piras⁴ | ¹Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari; ²Santissima Trinità Hospital, ASL Cagliari; ³Neonatal Pathology Lattarium and TIN, AOU Monserrato, Cagliari; ⁴Clinical Trials Sector, General Affairs, "A. Cao" Microcythemia Hospital, ASL Cagliari

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.72

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PAIN AND ALZHEIMER'S IN THE HOME CONTEXT: NARRATIVE REVIEW ON NURSE SKILLS F. Gallone¹, A. Budaca², G. Cotichelli³, A. Giambartolomei⁴, P. Palumbo⁴, D. Gaggia⁵ | ¹Adjunct Professor and Teaching Tutor, Polytechnic University of Marche, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery - Degree Course in Nursing, Ancona; ²Nurse, Ancona; ³Director of ADP and Adjunct Professor, Polytechnic University of Marche, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery - Degree Course in Nursing, Ancona; ⁴Teaching Tutor, Polytechnic University of Marche, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery - Degree Course in Nursing, Ancona; ⁵Coordinator of C.O.T. 118, AST Ancona

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.73

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ALIAMIDES WITHIN MULTIMODAL MANAGEMENT OF DENTAL PAIN IN CATS: STUDY PROTOCOL AND PRELIMINARY DATA FROM A DOUBLE-BLIND, RANDOMIZED, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED TRIAL D. Gamba¹, F. Colonna¹, K. Weizman¹, C. Schievano², G. Vidili³, G. Della Rocca⁴ | ¹Veterinary Clinic Gran Sasso, Milano; ²Innovative Statistical Research Srl, Padova; ³Information and Documentation Center (CeDIS), Innovet Italia, Saccolongo, Padova; ⁴Department of Veterinary Medicine, Centro di Ricerca sul Dolore Animale (CeRiDA), University of Perugia

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.74

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MULTIDISCIPLINARY MANAGEMENT OF REFRACTORY FAILED BACK SURGERY SYNDROME: A COMPLEX CASE REPORT WITH MULTIMODAL INTERVENTIONS AND LITERATURE REVIEW D. Gemma¹, G. Pulito² | ¹"Cardinale G. Panico" Hospital, Tricase (Lecce); ²"V. Fazzi" Hospital, Lecce

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.75

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THE COMBINATION OF ZICONOTIDE TO INTRATHECAL BACLOFEN EFFECTIVELY AND SAFELY CONTROL NEUROPATHIC PAIN IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: A CASE REPORT WITH A 4-YEAR FOLLOW UP F. Gloria, M. Giglio, A. Corriero, A. Preziosa, F. Galdini, A. Pilolla, S. Grasso, F. Puntillo | Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine; ICU and Pain Therapy Section, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.76

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PALMITOYLETHANOAMIDE ULTRAMICRONIZED IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AFTHER LIMB ELONGATION SURGERY S. Kotzeva¹, A. Wolfler¹, L. Palomba², D. Innocenti² | ¹IRCCS Giannina Gaslini UOC Anesthesiology and acute and procedural pain therapy, Genoa; ²IRCCS Giannina Gaslini, Genoa

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.77

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CLINICAL USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS IN A COHORT OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND COGNITIVE DECLINE: FOCUS ON NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOM RELIEF P. Krasniqi¹, G. Guerrieri² | ¹Emergency Department - Usl Umbria2, Anaesthesia, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy Department of Narni and Amelia, Narni (Terni); ²Anaesthesia, Resuscitation Department, Narni

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.78

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POSTOPERATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT IN RECONSTRUCTIVE ONCOLOGIC SURGERY OF THE HEAD AND NECK REGION – AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY A. Lombardo, E. Fontana, S. Iannarino, A. Mariotto, F. Stivala, G. Riva, M. Miletta, A. Todisco, M. Paleologo, G. Pecorari | A.O.U. City of Health and Science of Turin, Molinette Hospital

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.79

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PAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE DRESSINGS OF RADIODERMATITIS IN THE HEAD AND NECK REGION A. Lombardo, E. Fontana, S. Iannarino, F. Stivala, A. Mariotto, M. Urso, G. Riva, S. Valzan, M. Miletta, M. Paleologo | A.O.U. City of Health and Science of Turin, Molinette Hospital

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.80

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A TRIBUTE TO DAME CICELY SAUNDERS (1918-2005) G. Macchione¹, V. Schweiger¹, S. Veronese², L. Gottin¹, L. Polati¹, E. Polati¹ | ¹Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Verona University Hospital, Verona; ²Fondazione Faro, Torino

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.81

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FROM GENES TO SYMPTOMS: SENSORY PROFILING IN CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS WITH TRPA1 AND SCN9A MUTATIONS M. Marchi¹, A. Telesca¹, E. Salvi¹, M. Andelic¹, A. Strippoli¹, I. D'Amato¹, R. Lombardi¹, D. Cartelli¹, D. Cazzato², M. De Tommaso³, G. Lauria^1,4, G. Devigili¹ | ¹Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milano; ²SC Neurophysiopathology, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milano; ³DiBrain Department, Aldo Moro University, Bari; ⁴Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, University of Milano

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.82

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CHRONIC PAIN AND THERAPEUTIC ADHERENCE: PRELIMINARY PHASE OF THE ASST BERGAMO EST PROJECT FOR INTEGRATED TERRITORIAL MANAGEMENT V. Margosio, R. Tortelli, M. Mauri | Local Social and Health Authority (ASST) Bergamo Est, Bergamo

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.83

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NON-COMMUNICATIVE PATIENT’S PAIN ASSESSMENT IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. A LITERATURE REVIEW S. Marino¹, M.G. Scarcella¹, V. Chelo², A. Alberti¹, S. Tinti¹ | ¹ASST Rhodense, Garbagnate Milanese; ²Degree in Nursing, University of Milan, Rho Campus

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.84

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SPINAL CORD STIMULATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY A. Merlini¹, C. Bertone¹, D. Boarato², E. Biordi², G. Sindaco¹, M. La Grua¹, M. Mazzullo¹, L. Ceciliato¹, W. Rossi¹, G. Pari¹ | ¹Pain Unit, Santa Maria Maddalena Hospital, Occhiobello (RO); ²Advanced Algology Research

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.85

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RADIOFREQUENCY IN CHRONIC PAIN: EXPERIENCE FROM THE CIRIÈ/LANZO PAIN THERAPY CENTER E. Moriondo, M. Fadde | ASL TO 4 Pain Therapy, Ciriè, Torino

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.86

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NOCICEPTION LEVEL INDEX-GUIDED ANALGESIA IN MAJOR SURGERY: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY S. Notaro¹, E. Piscitelli¹, A. Imparato¹, P. Smaldone², S. Romano², L. Maresca³, A. Casalino³, L. Artefice¹, A. Notaro¹, M. Tamborino¹, C. Esposito¹ | ¹U.O.C. Anesthesia, Resuscitation and Intensive Care, Critical Care Department, “Vincenzo Monaldi” Hospital, AORN Azienda dei Colli, Napoli; ²U.O.C. Anesthesia, Resuscitation, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', Napoli; ³U.O.C. Vascular Surgery, “Vincenzo Monaldi” Hospital, AORN Azienda dei Colli, Napoli

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.87

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ADELMIDROL AND TRANS-TRAUMATIC ACID IN PATIENTS WITH URETHRAL PAIN SYNDROME: PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS E. Ostardo, C. Bignù, N. Lampropoulou | Neurourology and Rare Urological Diseases Unit – Urology Unit of the Santa Maria Degli Angeli Hospital, Pordenone

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.88

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COMBINED USE OF PALMITOYLETHANOLAMIDE + EQUISETUM AND ACETYL L-CARNITINE BEFORE AND AFTER RACZ PERIDURAL ADHESIOLYSIS AND LUMBAR GANGLION NEUROMODULATION C. Paoletti, L.F. Nardi, F. Del Sordo | Pain Relief Surgery Unit, Casa di Cura Villa Igea, Ancona

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.89

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FEASIBILITY AND SAFETY OF PULSED RADIOFREQUENCY OF THE LUMBAR DORSAL ROOT GANGLION VIA FORAMINAL APPROACH USING A MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICE C. Paoletti, L.F. Nardi, F. Del Sordo | Pain Relief Surgery Unit, Casa di Cura Villa Igea, Ancona

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.90

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CAN SCRAMBLER THERAPY BE USED TO TREAT REFRACTORY TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA? G. Pasian¹, M.L. Lissandron¹, L. Gumiero², P. Nosella¹ | ¹Asfo P.O. San Vito al Tagliamento, Pain Unit; ²Asfo P.O San Vito al Tagliamento Resuscitation and Intensive Therapy Unit

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.91

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IDENTIFICATION OF CLINICAL AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL CORRELATIONS IN FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME: OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON 200 PATIENTS A. Patton, L. Villagrossi, A. Martini, P. Vendramin, E. Bonora, G. Poni, L.Occhial, M. Tomasi, N. Pozzobon, E. Polati, V. Schweiger | Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.92

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THE MOST RECENT RESEARCH SUPPORTS THE MOST ANCIENT TRADITIONS: THE EXAMPLE OF SCIATICA L. Pella¹, P. Baldini² | ¹Physiotherapist, Millesimo (SV); ²Anesthesiologist, Aosta

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.93

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SHORT-WAVE DIATHERMY IN THE REHABILITATION MANAGEMENT OF TENSION-TYPE HEADACHE ASSOCIATED WITH NECK PAIN: A CASE CONTROL STUDY A. Picelli¹, D. Lorenzoni Inama¹, C. Angeli¹, T. Malgrati¹, M. Cappellesso¹, M.C. Schiavariello¹, V. Schweiger², A. Martini², N. Smania¹, M. Filippetti¹ | ¹Section of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona; ²Center for Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Department of Surgery, University of Verona

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.95

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PROCEDURAL ANALGOSEDATION WITH INTRAVENOUS KETAMINE PERFORMED BY PEDIATRICIANS IN THE PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: THE REGINA MARGHERITA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE C.M. Pini¹, Y. Xu², E. Dall' Olio¹, M. Pagano¹, A.G. Delmonaco¹, M. Taglietto³, E. Castagno¹, C. Bondone¹ | ¹Emergency Pediatrics Department, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, Torino; ²Residency Program in Pediatrics, University of Torino; ³Pediatric Anesthesia and Resuscitation Department, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, Torino

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.96

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A SURVEY OF NURSING ASSESSMENTS OF PAIN AND NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT METHODS FOR PATIENTS ADMITTED TO INTENSIVE CARE UNITS I. Piras¹, F. Tiddia², G. Piras³, G. Finco⁴, M. Galletta⁴ | ¹Clinical Trials Sector, General Affairs, "A. Cao" Microcythemia Hospital, ASL Cagliari; ²Department of Emergency, Policlinico “D. Casula” Hospital, AOU Cagliari, Monserrato (Cagliari); ³Sardinia Regional Health Emergency Service, Cagliari; ⁴Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Monserrato (Cagliari)

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.97

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AN ENGAGING EXPLORATION IN THE A.O. “S. CROCE E CARLE” CUNEO EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT S. Pletto¹, G. Martini², J. Giamello², M. Giraudo², M. Garnero², G. Lauria² | ¹University of Turin, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, Turin; ²Emergency Department, ASO Santa Croce e Carle, Cuneo

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.98

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PULSED RADIOFREQUENCY WITH ALGOCARE® TRANSDERMAL SYSTEM FOR BILATERAL GONALGIA DUE TO PAINFUL PROTHETICS: A CASE REPORT G. Poni, L. Villagrossi, A. Martini, P. Vendramin, E. Bonora, A. Patton, L. Occhial, M. Tomasi, N. Pozzobon, E. Polati, V. Schweiger | Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Verona University Hospital

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.99

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CHRONIC VISCERAL PAIN TREATED WITH 10 khz SPINAL CORD STIMULATION: A CASE REPORT L. Sandroni, M. Parolini | Pain Therapy Center, Complex Operating Unit (UOC), AUSL Toscana South East, Arezzo

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.100

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PERCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION BIOWAVE PRO IN CHRONIC POST-HERPETIC NEURALGIA UNRESPONSIVE TO MEDICAL TREATMENT S. Sardi¹, L. Cancelliere¹, M. Candriella¹, A. Sala¹, R. Vaschetto² | ¹Pain Unit, University of Eastern Piedmont "A. Avogadro", Novara; ²Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont "A. Avogadro", Novara

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.101

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EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF A FIXED-DOSE COMBINATION OF TRAMADOL/PARACETAMOL 75 MG/650 MG IN REDUCING PAIN INTENSITY IN PATIENTS WITH LOW BACK PAIN: A REAL-WORLD RETROSPECTIVE STUDY D. Scaturro¹, P. Terrana², S. Peri², N. Palombi³, R. Piazza³, M. Mangrella³, G. Letizia Mauro¹ | ¹Department of Precision Medicine in the Medical, Surgical and Critical Care Area, University of Palermo; ²Functional Recovery and Rehabilitation, Hospital “St. Cimino” of Termini Imerese; ³Italfarmaco SpA, Medical Affairs Department, Milan

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.102

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REDUCTION OF ANXIETY AND PROCEDURAL PAIN IN THE PAEDIATRIC PATIENT: THE ROLE OF NITROUS OXIDE IN VENOUS CANNULATION N.A. Schab¹, S. Nati²| ¹Humanitas University, Castellanza (VA); ²Humanitas Mater Domini, Castellanza (VA)

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.103

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PAIN MANAGEMENT IN NURSE-LED EMERGENCY SERVICES: RESULTS OF A NATIONAL SURVEY P. Simula¹, D. Barillari², C. Marini², G. Piras³, I. Piras⁴ | ¹Sardinian Regional Emergency Service, 118 Operations Center, Sassari; ²Sardinian Regional Emergency Services, 118 Operations Center, Cagliari; ³Sardinian Regional Emergency Services, Training Department, Cagliari; ⁴Clinical Trials Sector, General Affairs, "A. Cao" Microcythemia Hospital, ASL Cagliari, Cagliari

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.104

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EVALUATION OF PAIN IN FIBROMYALGIA PATIENTS TREATED WITH CANNABIS OIL G. Sola¹, S. Penpa², G. Piceni², G. Bo³, L. Ventura¹, F. Cassini¹, L. Savi³, G. Cammarota⁴, R. Cutaia³, A. Maconi² | ¹SSD Pain Unit, "SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo" Hospital, Alessandria; ²Research Training Innovation Infrastructure, Reseaerch and innovation, Department, "SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo" Hospital, Alessandria; ³SC Hospital pharmacy and management of devices and drugs, "SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo" Hospital, Alessandria; ⁴Anesthesia and resuscitation, "SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo" Hospital, Alessandria

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.105

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AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TENSION-TYPE HEADACHE: A PRELIMINARY STUDY S. Sorrenti¹, M. Ciuffreda¹, E. Pisello¹, L. Brugiaferri², A. Federici², C. Piangatelli³, D. Galante⁴ | ¹U.O.C. Anesthesia Resuscitation Pain Therapy, AST Ancona, Fabriano (AN); ²Residency School. Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Intensive and Pain Therapy, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona; ³U.O.C. Anesthesia, Resuscitation Pain Therapy Director, AST Ancona, Fabriano (AN); ⁴U.O.C. Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Director, Cerignola (FG)

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.126

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ERECTOR SPINAE PLANE BLOCK AND OZONE THERAPY: THE INNOVATIVE ALLIANCE AGAINST CHRONIC DISCOGENIC BACK PAIN S. Sorrenti¹, M. Ciuffreda¹, E. Pisello¹, L. Brugiaferri², A. Federici², C. Piangatelli³, D. Galante⁴ | ¹U.O.C. Anesthesia Resuscitation Pain Therapy, AST Ancona, Fabriano (AN); ²Residency School. Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Intensive and Pain Therapy, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona; ³U.O.C. Anesthesia, Resuscitation Pain Therapy, Director, AST Ancona, Fabriano (AN); ⁴U.O.C. Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Director, Cerignola (FG)

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.106

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SYSTEMIC OZONE THERAPY FOR CHRONIC MIGRAINE: IMPACT ON DISABILITY, MEDICATION USE, AND SLEEP QUALITY IN A FEMALE PATIENT GROUP S. Sorrenti¹, M. Ciuffreda¹, E. Pisello¹, L. Brugiaferri², A. Federici², C. Piangatelli³, D. Galante⁴ | ¹U.O.C. Anesthesia Resuscitation Pain Therapy, AST Ancona, Fabriano (AN); ²Residency School. Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Intensive and Pain Therapy, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona; ³U.O.C. Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Pain Therapy, Director, AST Ancona, Fabriano (AN); ⁴U.O.C. Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Director, Cerignola (FG)

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.107

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AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MENSTRUAL MIGRAINE: A PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONAL STUDY S. Sorrenti¹, M. Ciuffreda¹, E. Pisello¹, L. Brugiaferri², A. Federici², C. Piangatelli³, D. Galante⁴ | ¹U.O.C. Anesthesia, Resuscitation Pain Therapy, AST Ancona, Fabriano (AN); ²Residency School. Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Intensive and Pain Therapy, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona; ³U.O.C. Anesthesia, Resuscitation Pain Therapy, Director, AST Ancona, Fabriano (AN); ⁴U.O.C. Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Director, Cerignola (FG)

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.108

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LONG-TERM MULTIMODAL CONTROL OF SPINAL PAIN AND EARLY SIGNS OF SENILE DEMENTIA WITH MICRO-PEA, LOW-DOSE GABAPENTIN AND PHYSIOTHERAPY. A CASE REPORT IN A GERIATRIC DOG M. Speciani¹, G. Morelli² | ¹Veterinary Doctor, Mantova; ²Innovet Italia srl, Padova

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.109

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THE HYPNOSIS AND HYPNOTIC COMMUNICATION IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING HEAD AND NECK MAJOR ONCOLOGICAL SURGERY F. Stivala, A. Lombardo, E. Fontana, S. Iannarino, A. Mariotto, A. Todisco, G. Riva, S. Valzan, M. Miletta, M. Paleologo | A.O.U. City of Health and Science of Turin, Molinette Hospital

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.110

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THE ROLE OF HYPNOSIS IN PROCEDURAL PAIN MANAGEMENT DURING BRONCHOSCOPY: A CLINICAL CASE F. Stivala, V. Buffa, V. Ficarra, B. Carbone, M.R. Pescuma, M. Viale, C. Schierano, A. Lombardo, D. Coggiola, M. Paleologo | A.O.U. City of Health and Science of Turin, Molinette Hospital

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.111

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SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS AS PREDICTORS OF PAIN CHRONICITY: A CASE SERIES OF THREE PATIENTS WITH MULTILEVEL SPINAL DISORDERS A. Telesca, G. Mazzaglia, M. Consonni, M. Gemma | Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milano

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.112

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POST-ACTINIC PLEXUS NEUROPATHY TREATED WITH SPINAL CORD STIMULATION IMPLANT M. Toma, D. Alicino, L. Fiore, G. Pulito | Dept. of Anesthesia and Resuscitation, "Vito Fazzi" Hospital, Lecce

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.113

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NEUROAURICOLOTHERAPY AND HYPNOSIS: NEW THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES M.M. Torresan, M. Clemente | Former referents for Pain Therapy and Palliative Care at the AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza, Torino

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.114

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ULTRA-MICRONIZED PALMITOYLETHANOLAMIDE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE HEADACHE: THE COMPLEX CASE OF A 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL WITH MULTIPLE NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS I. Turrini¹, C. Monaco¹, I. Contaldo¹, C. Veredice¹, C. Brogna¹, D. Rigante² | ¹Pediatric Neurology Unit, Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma; ²Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.115

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ERECTOR SPINAE PLANE BLOCK FOR POSTOPERATIVE ANALGESIA FOR LAPAROSCOPIC UPPER ABDOMINAL SURGERY: A CASE REPORT L. Valente¹, S. Mattacchione², P. Nika¹, A. De Gregorio², G. Mezzetti², N. Lomartire¹ | ¹Dept. of Anesthesia and Resuscitation, UOC ,"SS.ma Trinità Hospital, Sora; ²Dept. of General Surgery, UOC, "SS.ma Trinità" Hospital, Sora

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.116

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PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF BIOWAVE® PERCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION IN POST-HERPETIC NEURALGIA: DATA FROM A STRUCTURED 30-DAY PROTOCOL L. Ventura, F. Cassini, A. Berardi | University Hospital "SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo", Alessandria

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.117

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ADIPOSE-DERIVED MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS TRANSPLANTATION FOR GENERATOR POCKET PAIN IN SPINAL CORD STIMULATION: A CASE REPORT L. Villagrossi, Al. Martin, P. Vendramin, E. Bonora, A. Patton, G. Poni, L. Occhial, M. Tomasi, N. Pozzobon, E. Polati, V. Schweiger | Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Verona University Hospital

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.118

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SHOULDER TERMINAL SENSORY ARTICULAR NERVES: ECO-GUIDED CRYONEUROLYSIS B. Violo¹, M.L. Violo² | ¹"Nuovo Regina Margherita" Hospital, Rome; ²MD, Rome

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.119

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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MENS AND TENS FOR PAIN RELIEF IN PATIENTS WITH PARTIAL ROTATOR CUFF TEAR (A ONE-YEAR FOLLOW-UP) S. Vrouva¹, V. Sopidou², K. Chanopoulos³, G. Koumantakis⁴ | ¹Department of Physiotherapy, 401 Athens Military Hospital/Department of Physiotherapy, University of Western Attica, Athens; ²Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Attica, Athens; ³Department of Application Development, Army Geographic Service (AGS), Athens ; ⁴Department of Physiotherapy, University of Western Attica, Athens

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.123

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EFFICACY OF DORSAL ROOT GANGLION STIMULATION AFTER FAILURE OF SPINAL CORD STIMULATION IN PERSISTENT SPINAL PAIN SYNDROME TYPE 2: A CASE REPORT S. Zappalà¹, S. Stimolo¹, G. Ruggieri¹, A. Spina², S. Caramma¹ | ¹Pain Center, Catania; ²Anesthesiology and Resuscitation, “G. Rodolico-S. Marco” University Hospital, Catania

https://doi.org/10.4081/ahr.2025.120

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