Transarterial Embolization for the Treatment of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review of Indications, Safety, and Efficacy.

SirishA KishoreDina SheiraMichaela L MalinDavid W TrostLisa A Mandl

Published in: ACR open rheumatology (2021)

TAE appears to be a safe and effective treatment for some types of chronic refractory "musculoskeletal pain". Randomized placebo-controlled studies are necessary to confirm these findings.

Keyphrases

placebo controlled
double blind
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
clinical trial
open label
squamous cell carcinoma
phase iii
spinal cord
randomized controlled trial
study protocol
radiation therapy
spinal cord injury
combination therapy