Our residents have plenty of opportunities to collaborate with faculty on research projects. Residents have published original research, presented at national PM&R and subspecialty conferences, and continue to be involved in program-organized research and quality improvement projects. Check out some of the research our residents have been involved in.
Resident Publications and Presentations
Our residents pursue projects across a number of subspecialties and have been successful in both publishing their work and presenting at national conferences annually. Pictured is Marissa Catalanotto, PGY3, at the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Annual Meeting 2022 presenting her work.
Please find a sample of some of our recent work.
Publications and Presentations
Newey CM, Schulze DR, Lew JT, Nguyen NV, Harmer JP. “First Known Case of a Transverse Ligament Tear of the Atlas Without Concomitant Jefferson Fracture in a Pilot.” American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) journal– Pain Medicine. 2021, Feb.
Meiling JB, Barndt B, Raum GM, Nguyen N, Ha C. “Radiofrequency techniques for alleviation of post-amputation phantom limb pain: a systematic review.” PM&R. 2020, Nov; 12(suppl 1):S8.
Roys J, Catalanotto M, Vangeison C, Husu E. The Role of Caudal Epidural Steroid Injections in Diabetic Lumbosacral Radiculoplexus Neuropathy: A Case Report. Online Pain Medicine Case Report Journal
Yaras, R., Briggi, D.R. & Molinares, D. Virtually Vanished: A Case Report on the Telerehabilitation of Lymphedema. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: July 2022 - Volume 101 - Issue 7 - p a1-a182 doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002036
Philp, J., Jeong, W, Paily, P. An Uncommon Culprit: Trapezius Dystonia as a Cause of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Case Report, Cureus 16(7): e63825, 2024 July, doi:10.7759/cureus.63825
Briggi D, Vangeison C, Vu P, Shah Z, Bruel B. Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation as a Novel Treatment for Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Letter to the Editor. Interventional Pain Management. 2024;3(2). doi:10.1016/j.inpm.2024.100415
Ege E, Briggi D, Javed S, Huh A, Huh BK. Risk factors for surgical site infection in advanced neuromodulation pain procedures: a retrospective study. Pain Management. 2023;13(7):397-404. doi:10.2217/pmt-2023-0051
Ege E, Briggi D, Mach S, Huh BK, Javed S. Dorsal root ganglion stimulation for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Pain Practice. 2023;23(7):793-799. doi:10.1111/papr.13259
Vangeison C, Reeh C, Briggi D, Copeland R, Lam L, D’Souza R, Qashqary A, Husu E. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A New Horizon for Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury, A Case Report. Pain Medicine Case Reports. 2023; 7(2): 45-48.
Isidro, T., Gregory, E., Lachman, L., Isidro, S., Cortez, A.N. (2022, Feb). Lumbar Spine and Lower Extremity Overuse Injuries. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 33(1), 201-214. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 34799000.
Karri, J., Lachman, L., Hanania, A., Marathe, A., Singh, M., Zacharias, N., Orhurhu, V., Gulati, A., Abd-Elsayed, A. (2021, Mar). Radiotherapy-Specific Chronic Pain Syndromes in the Cancer Population: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review. Advances in Therapy, 38(3), 1425-1446. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 33570737.
Singh, M., Karri, J., Orhurhu, V., Lachman, L., Abd-Elsayed, A. (2021, Nov). Radiofrequency Ablation for Thoracic and Abdominal Chronic Pain Syndromes. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 32(4), 647-666. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 34593134.
Zacharias, N.A., Karri, J., Garcia, C., Lachman, L.K., Abd-Elsayed, A. (2021, Jun). Interventional Radiofrequency Treatment for the Sympathetic Nervous System: A Review Article. Pain and Therapy, 10(1), 115-141. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 33433856.
Pham D, Silver S, Haq S, Hashmi SS, Eissa M. Obesity and Severe Obesity in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Prevalence and Risk Factors. South Med J. 2020 Apr;113(4):168-175. doi: 10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001068. PMID: 32239229.
Karri J, Doan J, Vangeison C, Catalanotto M, Nagpal AS, Li S. Emerging Evidence for Intrathecal Management of Neuropathic Pain Following Spinal Cord Injury. Front Pain Res (Lausanne). 2022 Jul 28;3:933422. doi: 10.3389/fpain.2022.933422. PMID: 35965596; PMCID: PMC9371595.
Vangeison, C., Reeh, C., Briggi, D., Copeland, R., Polson, G. & Husu, E. A Regenerative Approach to an Acute Exacerbation of Hip Pain From Aromatase Inhibitor Associated Musculoskeletal Syndrome and Aromatase Inhibitor Arthralgias. Journal of Cancer Rehabilitation. 2022 Oct 10. 98-100 (5). https://doi.org/10.48252/JCR69.
Nguyen N, Dy R, Braddom's Rehabilitation Care: A Clinical Handbook, 2nd edition: Chapter 15. 2022.
Kailath S, Stitik T, Nweke N, Cesare J, Choudhary A, Malik M. Use of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and EMG in the diagnosis of Traumatic Joint Injury Muscle Atrophy in an Athlete Status-Post ACL Repair. New Jersey Journal of Clinical Medicine. Fall 2021 edition.
Pham, D., Huang, D. COVID-19 Infection in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury: Two Case Reports. Poster presented at Association of Academic Physiatrists’ Physiatry ’21. February 12, 2021
Lachman, L., Karri, J., Chi, B., Palmer, J., Bloodworth, D. (2020, November 07). Case Report: An Uncommon Case of Severe Alcohol-Induced Osteoporosis Presenting as Extensive Multilevel Vertebral Compression Fractures [Oral Presentation]. Texas Pain Society Annual Meeting (Virtual Conference)/Austin, TX, USA.
Ege, E., Chai, T., Roldan, C., Copeland,R., Huh, B., “Ultrasound-Guided Superficial Cervical Plexus Block For Cancer-Related Clavicle Pain” American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 2022 Conference.
Copeland, R., Briggi, D., Reeh, C., Ege, E., Vangeison, C., Wade, W., “Delayed Onset of Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome Following Kyphoplasty: Case Report and Literature Review” American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 2022 Conference.
Vangeison, C., Reeh, C., Copeland, R., Briggi, D., Polson, G & Husu, E. “A Regenerative Approach To Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Polyarthralgia” American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 2022 Conference.
Copeland, R., Blanchard, E., Vangeison, C., Donato, A., Ege, E. Prevalence and Risk Factors For Prolonged Opioid Use Among Opioid Naïve Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty” American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 2022 Conference.
Newey CM, Schulze DR, Lew JT, Nguyen NV, Harmer JP. “First Known Case of a Transverse Ligament Tear of the Atlas Without Concomitant Jefferson Fracture in a Pilot.” Poster presented virtually at: American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) 2021 37th Annual Meeting. 04/2021
Meiling J, Barndt B, Raum G, Nguyen N, Ha C. Post-amputation phantom limb pain relief from pulsed radiofrequency: a systematic review. Poster presented at: American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Annual Pain Medicine Meeting (Virtual). 11/2020
Newey CM, Schulze DR, Lew JT, Nguyen NV, Harmer JP. “First Known Case of a Transverse Ligament Tear of the Atlas Without Concomitant Jefferson Fracture in a Pilot.” Poster presented at live moderated virtual poster session at: American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) 19th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting. 11/2020
Newey C, Nguyen N, Lew J, Schulze D, Chu C, Ngo L. “Creation of a Pain Management Order Set in Meditech.” Poster presented virtually at: American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) 19th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting. 11/2020
Catalanotto M, Pingenot E, Manzi S. Simultaneous Spinal Cord and Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Trial for Treatment of CRPS Type 2 of the Left Upper Extremity: A Case Report. The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine National Conference 2022 (Orlando, FL).
Catalanotto M, Vangeison C, Manzi S. Minimally Invasive Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Case Report. The Society of Women Innovators in Pain Management National Conference (WIPM, Nashville, TN). *** selected as top 3 abstracts and presented at podium ***
Catalanotto M, Vangeison C, Roys J, Salvatore D, Husu E, Huang D. Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome following Splanchnic Nerve Cryoablation for Oncological Pain: A Case Report. American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians National Conference 2022 (ASIPP, Las Vegas, NV).
Roys J, Vangeison C, Catalanotto M. Medication Induced Depression Following ESIs. Annual Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting 2022 (Las Vegas, NV).
Roys J, Catalanotto M, Vangeison C. Medication Induced Depression and Suicidality After An ESI. American Academy of Pain Medicine National Conference 2022 (Scottsdale, AZ).
Roys J, Catalanotto M, Vangeison C. Diabetic Lumbosacral Radiculoplexus Neuropathy: A Case Report. Texas Pain Society 2021 (San Antonio, TX).
Briggi, D.R., Amick, M., Tuakli-Wosornu, Y.A., Howe, P.D., & Bekker, S. Accessible, actionable, enforceable? An analysis of safeguarding policy in Paralympic sport. International Paralympic Committee Vista Conference 2021. December 14, 2021.
Luthra K, Nguyen N, Pham D, Ivanhoe C. “Neurotoxin Use in Presumed Case of Stiff Person Syndrome.” International Neurotoxin Association TOXINS Conference 2022.
Nguyen, N, Song, Bo, Jayram, P. “Ultrasound As A Diagnostic Modality in Identifying An Intraneural Ganglion Cyst: A Case Report.” Poster presented virtually at: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly 2021.
Newey CM, Schulze DR, Lew JT, Nguyen NV, Harmer JP. “First Known Case of a Transverse Ligament Tear of the Atlas Without Concomitant Jefferson Fracture in a Pilot.” Poster presented at: Academy of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) 2021 Annual Virtual Meeting – Physiatry ’21.
Meiling J, Barndt B, Raum G, Nguyen N, Ha C. Radiofrequency techniques for alleviation of post-amputation phantom limb pain: a systematic review. Poster presented at: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly (Virtual). 11/2020 • Research Spotlight Presenter: Pain and Spine Medicine – “One of Top Abstracts of Conference” | AAPM&R
Vangeison, C. Salvatore, D. Utrie, D. Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation in Refractory CRPS Types I and II in the Same Extremity. North American Neuromodulation Society. Las Vegas, NV. January 2023.
Banshal, V, Vangeison, C, The Importance of Diagnosis, Physical Examination, Co-Morbidities, and Psycho-Social Evaluation during Pre-Trial Period for Intra-Thecal Pain Pump: A Case Report. North American Neuromodulation Society. Las Vegas, NV. January 2023.
Banshal, V. Vangeison, C. Parsonage-Turner Syndrome after Cervicothoracic Fusion: A Case Report. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting 2022. Baltimore, MD. October 12, 2022.
Vangeison, C, Singh, J, Husu, E. A Perfect Neuropathic Firestorm: The Emergence of Inherited Small Fiber Neuropathy in the wake of the development of Opioid Use Disorder. American Society of Pain & Neuroscience Annual Conference 2022. Miami, FL. July 15, 2022.
Vangeison, C, Barton, C, Chung, M. Abating Refractory Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Symptomatology through Peripheral Nerve Stimulation. American Society of Pain & Neuroscience Annual Conference 2022. Miami, FL. July 16, 2022.
Nweke N, Vishal B, Safwan Z, Tochi N. Acute bilateral carpal tunnel in the setting of COVID-19: A case report. Poster presented at American Society of Pain and Neuroscience, Miami, Fl, July 14-17, 2022.
Achilike E, Enaohwo O, Nweke N, Lee Y. Median Nerve Hydrodissection at the Ligament of Struthers Secondary to Supracondylar Spur: A case report. Poster presented at American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly Baltimore, MD, October 2022.
Vishal B, Ankur M, Diana J, Nweke A, Vangeison C. Importance of Diagnoses, Physical Examination, and Psycho-Social Evaluation During Pre-Trial Intra-Thecal Drug-Delivery: A Case Report. NANS 26th Annual Meeting Las Vegas, Nevada, January 12-15, 2023, Poster Presentation.
Residency Critical Review
Every year, our PGY3 residents complete a comprehensive review of the literature on a topic of their choice, and their work is presented at the annual William H. Donovan, MD Critical Review of the Literature Presentations. Here are the presentation topics done by our residents in the past few years.
Briggi, D. Spinal Cord Stimulation for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: An Analysis of Cost-Effectiveness Models
Copeland, R. In Patients with Chronic SIJ Pain, Does Sacral Lateral Branch RFA Result in More Pain Reduction and Improved Function when Compared to Standard Medical Management?
La, T. In Post-Stroke Patients with Upper-Limb Spasticity Treated with Botulinum Toxin Injections, Do Different Injection Modalities Impact Reduction in Spasticity?
Lam, L. Does RFA Combined with Vertebroplasty Provide SigniJicant Pain Relief in Patients with Pain Due to Spinal Metastases Compared to RFA Alone or Vertebroplasty Alone/Combined with Other Interventions?
Mintah, F. Do Congenital Below Elbow Amputees have the Capacity to use EMG Pattern Recognition MultiFunctional Myoelectric Prosthesis?
Reeh, C. The Role of Lofexidine in Opioid Withdrawal
Ton, E. In Patients Diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, do Insulin Injections into the Carpal Tunnel Provide Equivalent or Better Symptomatic Relief as Compared to Steroid Injections?
Velasquez, C. Feasibility of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDSC) in Cerebral Palsy
Adiga, R. Effectiveness of Augmented or Virtual Reality Mirror Therapy on Phantom Limb Pain in Lower Extremity Amputees
Catalanotto, M. Role of Testosterone Supplementation in Pain Perception for Patients with Opioid Induced Androgen Deficiency
Ege, E. The Effect of Spinal Cord Stimulation on Opioid Use in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Isidro, S. MSK Ultrasound Curriculum in PM&R Residency Programs
Nihn, T. Effectiveness of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Post Stroke Aphasia
Nweke, N. Effectiveness of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections in Hip Osteoarthritis
Vangeison, C. Does Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Reduce Pain in Patients with Cluneal Neuralgia?
Vidal, E. Does Administration of Methylphenidate Improve Recovery in Pediatric Brain Injury?
Achilike, E. Role of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell injections in knee osteoarthritis
Charnay, A. Tibial nerve neurotomy for spastic equinovarus foot after stroke
Chi, B. Use of asynchronous telerehabilitation for post-stroke aphasia
Lachman, L. Does neuromodulation decrease chronic pelvic pain and increase function? A review of the literature
Nguyen, N. Does antibody formation decrease the efficacy of botulinum toxin?
Palmer, S. Do adipose-derived stem cells have a place in the treatment of rotator cuff disease?
Pham, D. Botulinum toxin use in neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome
Roys, J. Effectiveness of peripheral neuromodulation in treating cancer-related pain
Ahmed M. Benefit of Comprehensive Decongestive Therapy on Secondary Lymphedema of the Head and Neck
Gregory E. Is the Superion Interspinous Spacer an Effective and Durable Treatment for Moderate Lumbar Stenosis?
Jiao Y. Does severity of carpal tunnel syndrome based on EMG/NCV studies help guide surgical approach for carpal tunnel release (open/traditional vs endoscopic vs ultrasound guided)?
Kannan H. Evaluating Pain in Patients with Disorders of Consciousness
Polson G. Effectiveness of Percutaneous Vertebroplasty in reducing Axial Pain for those suffering from Multiple Myeloma
Seymour M. The impact of mobility status on health outcomes after transitioning to adulthood in cerebral palsy - a systematic review
Sun J. How effective is radio frequency ablation for lumbar facet arthropathy?
Quezon I. Tele-Rehabilitation for Stroke: Telemedicine supervised home programs, a viable option in the time of lockdown?
Ayyala H. Does Cervical Catheter Placement in Intrathecal Baclofen (ITB) Pumps Improve Upper Motor Spasticity?
Darji N. Diagnostic Utility of Electromyography to Assess Consciousness in Patients with Disorders of Consciousness
Epstein M. Orthobiologic strategies and interleukin-1 as a target for radiculopathy
Hsieh J. Early Mobilization in ICU
Isidro T. Hyaluronic acid (HA) vs platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for hip osteoarthritis
Karri J. Combination Intrathecal Morphine and Bupivacaine for Chronic Cancer Pain
Singh J. Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Song B. Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin in Treating Lateral Epicondylitis: Does Injection Location Matter?
Doan J. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Motor Recovery in SCI
Etesam A. Early Mobilization and Rehab in ECMO Patients
Joshi M, Bruel BM, Grabois M. Intravenous Ketamine for Neuropathic Cancer Pain in Adults: A Critical Review.
Michael A. Radiofrequency Ablation for Knee Pain After Total Knee Replacement.
Newman M. Neurologic Music Therapy, Gait, and Stroke: A Critical Review of the Literature.
Nguyen D. Sensory Deprivation and Pain
Patel S. Intradiscal Platelet Rich Plasma for Lumbar Discogenic Pain
Yeh P. Chondrotoxic Effects of Local Anesthetics on Human Knee Chondrocytes
Conferences
Our residents have presented their research projects at the following conferences:
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) Annual Assembly
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) Annual Meeting
- American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN) Annual Conference
- American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Conference
- American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) Annual Meeting
- Annual Medical Education Conference organized by the Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
- Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) Annual Meeting
- Baseball Sports Medicine: Game-Changing Concepts
- International Paralympic Committee Vista Conference
- International Neurotoxin Association TOXINS Conference
- National Medical Association (NMA)
- North American Neuromodulation Society
- Texas Pain Society Annual Meeting
- The Society of Women Innovators in Pain Management (WIPM) National Conference
- Yale Healthcare Conferences
Harvey Levin and Margaret Nosek Research Day
The first Harvey Levin and Margaret Nosek Research Day was held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 where residents presented their research to faculty and guests.
Presentations were made by:
- Associate Professor Felicia Skelton, M.D. on Mixed Methods and Implementation Science in Rehabilitation Research
- Assistant Professor Jared Howell, MPD on Power to the Plantar Flexors: Early Research on the Restoration of “PushOff” in Individuals with Transtibial Amputation or Plantar Flexor Weakness.
First and second place awards were awarded to Nnaemeka Nweke, M.D. and Aaron Charnay, M.D.