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Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Pain Practice is an international journal publishing multidisciplinary articles on pain and analgesia that provide its readership with up-to-date research, evaluation methods, and techniques for pain management.
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Subject
Anesthesiology, Clinical Neurology
Impact Factor
2.7
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1530-7085
eISSN
1533-2500
Invitation Only
No
Submission Instructions
Pain Practice accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the material, in whole or part, has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration by another journal.
Abstract
An abstract is required.
Manuscript
Original Research Articles should be 5,000 words or less. Manuscript must include the sections abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions.
References
References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation in the text, use Index Medicus abbreviations, list all authors when there are up to 6 and the first 3 followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6, and cite only books or articles or abstracts published in peer-reviewed journals.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables may be included in the editable manuscript file or submitted as separate files, and legends for illustrations must be submitted in a separate file. Figures and tables must have legends, tables must have a title, tables must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals, and figures must be cited in consecutive order in the text and numbered with Arabic numerals.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that the material, in whole or part, has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration for publication in another journal.
Abstract
An abstract is required.
Manuscript
Review Articles should be 15,000 words or less. The manuscript must contain abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions sections.
References
References must adhere to AMA style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, use Index Medicus abbreviations, list all authors when there are up to 6 and the first 3 followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include figures and tables in the editable file or they may be submitted as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, figures must be numbered in consecutive order, and each table must have a title.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that the material, in whole or part, has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration for publication in another journal.
Abstract
An abstract is required.
Manuscript
Case Reports should be 3,000 words or less. The manuscript must contain abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions sections.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 9th edition. References must be numbered consecutively in the order first cited in the text, use Index Medicus abbreviations, list all authors when there are up to 6, and list the first 3 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include figures and tables within the editable file or as separate files, and legends for illustrations must be submitted in a separate file. Figures and tables must have legends, figures must be cited in consecutive order and numbered with Arabic numerals, tables must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals and each table must have a title.
Brief Clinical Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the material, in whole or part, has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration by another journal.
Abstract
An abstract is required.
Manuscript
Brief Clinical Reports must be 3,000 words or less. Manuscript must contain abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions sections.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, use Index Medicus abbreviations, list all authors when there are up to 6 and the first 3 followed by et al. when there are more than 6, and cite only books or articles or abstracts published in peer-reviewed journals.
Figures & Tables
Legends for illustrations must be submitted in a separate file with the manuscript. Figures and tables must have legends, figures must be cited in consecutive order and numbered with Arabic numerals, and tables must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals and each have a title.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the material, in whole or part, has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration for publication in another journal.
Abstract
Abstract is required.
Manuscript
Letter To The Editor must not exceed 500 words. Manuscript must contain abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions.
References
References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered consecutively in the order first cited in the text, use Index Medicus abbreviations, list all authors when there are up to 6 and the first 3 followed by et al. when there are more than 6.
Figures & Tables
Manuscript may include text, figures, and tables in one editable file or as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, tables must be numbered consecutively and each have a title, and figures must be cited consecutively in the text and numbered with Arabic numerals.
Editorials
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the material, in whole or part, has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration for publication in another journal.
Abstract
Abstract is required.
Manuscript
Editorials should be 3,000 words or less. Manuscript must contain abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, use Index Medicus abbreviations, list all authors when there are up to 6 and the first 3 followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript must be an editable file including text, figures, and tables, or figures and tables may be submitted as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, figures must be numbered consecutively in the text, and each table must have a title.
Tutorials
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that the material, in whole or part, has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration for publication in another journal.
Abstract
An abstract is required.
Manuscript
Tutorials must not exceed 20,000 words. The manuscript must contain abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions sections.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style examples. References must be numbered consecutively in the order first cited in the text, use Index Medicus abbreviations, list all authors when there are up to 6 and the first 3 followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript must be submitted as an editable file including text, figures, and tables, or with figures and tables provided as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and each table must have a title.
Recent Publications
Mesotherapy With Lidocaine and Ketamine in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1: A Randomized Double‐Blind Trial
Philippe Lafuma, Laurent Magaud, Amna Abichou‐Klich, Muriel Rabilloud, Julien Wegrzyn, Christian Baude, Pascal Rippert, Myriam Kaou, Julie Haesebaert, Frédéric Rongieras, Chloé Marchand, Carole Dhelens, Olivia Febvey‐Combes
10.1111/papr.70187
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Peripheral Nerve Stimulation of the Sacral Lateral Branches for Sacroiliac Joint Pain: A Technical Report
Victor M. Silva‐Ortiz, Alaa Abd‐Elsayed, Anna Gisse Lopez‐Uribe, Kenneth B. Chapman
10.1111/papr.70188
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17. Cancer Pain: Part I: Cordotomy for Unilateral Pain due to Cancer
Bregje Huisman, Martine Puylaert, Liong Liem, Manohar Sharma, Johannes C. F. Ket, Steven P. Cohen, Kris Vissers, Monique Steegers
10.1111/papr.70184
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The False‐Negative Paradox: Refining the Prognostic Value of Selective Nerve Root Blocks Before Pulsed Radiofrequency—A Comment on Van Ooijen Et al
Minzhi Yang, Wenting Zhao, Qin Liu, Huan Du
10.1111/papr.70186
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
56 days submission to first decision (median)
Reformat to Pain Practice using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required and must indicate that the material, in whole or part, has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration for publication in another journal.
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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
Anesthesia and Pain Management
Pain Management and Treatment
Pain Management and Opioid Use
Pain Management and Placebo Effect
Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
Migraine and Headache Studies
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Shoulder Injury and Treatment
Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
Nausea and vomiting management
Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Educational Robotics and Engineering