# Precision Pain Management in Interventional Radiology: A Systematic Review: -

## TL;DR

This review examines how interventional radiology can improve personalized pain management and standardize protocols for better patient outcomes.

## Contribution

The paper systematically reviews IR's role in precision pain management and highlights the need for protocol harmonization.

## Key findings

- Interventional radiology offers less invasive, individualized pain treatments.
- There is a need for standardized protocols to improve precision pain management.
- IR can enhance patient-centered care for chronic pain conditions.

## Abstract

Chronic pain, as a complex and individual phenomenon, still represents a
significant issue in both the acute and chronic contexts. This study aimed to
investigate the current
state of pain management in IR procedures and identify potential areas for
improvement in
the standardization of pain management protocols. IR approaches are less
invasive and focus on individualized treatment targeting the cause of pain,
especially in chronic pain states.
Precision pain medicine aims to tailor treatment plans based on algorithms
grounded in
evidence to address the needs of patients. This systematic review aims to assess
the effectiveness of IR in precision pain management by analyzing its
techniques, safety, and clinical outcomes. In light of the existing literature,
this review aims to fill the knowledge gap,
call for protocol harmonization, and demonstrate how IR can contribute to
patient-centered
care. The results are expected to contribute to the knowledge base, inform
future research
and clinical practice, and improve patients’ quality of life with multiple pain
conditions.