Journal of Pain & Relief
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Xiulu Ruan

Department of Physicians Pain Specialists, University of South Alabama, USA

Biography

Xiulu Ruan, MD, a fellowship trained, multi-boarded pain management specialist, has achieved 8 medical board/subspecialty board certifications in the United States - setting the world record for the Most medical board certifications, according to the World Records Academy. Dr. Xiulu Ruan attended the Shandong Medical University (formerly Medical School of QiLu University), from 1982 to 1988. He came to US in 1989, attended graduate school at LSU, Baton Rouge and received his Master of Natural Sciences in 1993.

Publications

Novel epidural baclofen infusion trial for intractable spasticity with long-term follow-up observation and a focused review of the literature

Background Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) infusion has been increasingly used in patients with intractable spasticity. Prior to the implantation of the permanent pump, a trial is usually conducted to document efficacy. Intrathecal bolus injection of baclofen, followed by serial evaluations to confirm the improvement of spasticity, has been most common... Read More»

Xiulu Ruan, Tom Chen, Gary W. Bumgarner, Jessica Hamilton, Ashley Peavy, Shanna Harville, Sharon Noland and Srinivas Chiravuri

Case Report: J Pain Relief 2013, 2:121

DOI: 10.4172/2167-0846.1000121

Abstract Peer-reviewed Full Article Peer-reviewed Article PDF