Background: Postherpetic neuralgia, a persistent pain condition often characterized by
allodynia and hyperalgesia, is a deleterious consequence experienced by patients after an …

Herpes zoster (HZ) is a transient disease caused by the reactivation of latent varicella zoster
virus (VZV) in spinal or cranial sensory ganglia. It is characterized by a painful rash in the …

The inputs from sympathetic ganglia have been known to be involved in the
pathophysiology of various painful conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome …

Background Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a common, serious, painful complication of
herpes zoster. Corticosteroids have anti‐inflammatory properties, and might be beneficial …

Although certain risk factors can identify individuals who are most likely to develop chronic
pain, few interventions to prevent chronic pain have been identified. To facilitate the …

Stellate ganglion nerve blockade (SGNB) is a vital tool in our armamentarium for the
treatment of various chronic pain syndromes. SGNB can be performed using the traditional …

Background Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a common and painful complication of acute
herpes zoster. In some cases, it is refractory to medical treatment. Preventing its occurrence …

Herpes zoster (Hz), which generally presents as a localized, painful cutaneous eruption, is a
common clinical problem, particularly among adults≥ 50 years of age and …

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is an unpredictable complication of varicella zoster virus‐(VZV‐
) induced herpes zoster (HZ) which often occurs in elderly and immunocompromised …

Deep nerve hydrodissection uses fluid injection under pressure to purposely separate
nerves from areas of suspected fascial compression, which are increasingly viewed as …