Chronic Pain: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Prevention, and Management

ISBN-13: 9780849386671 / Angielski / Twarda / 1993 / 224 str.

Hooshang Hooshmand; H. Hooshmand

Opis

This book is devoted to the subject of reflex sympathetic dystrophy and presents a new classification for the stages of reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) and features comprehensive coverage of the literature on RSD and its related aspects. Qualitative and quantitative differences between natural endorphins and systemic narcotics are described, as are long-term follow-ups on sympathectomy patients. Other topics considered include the role of ACTH in the management of chronic pain, new thermographic methods for the diagnosis of RSD, and comparisons between the effects of ACTH and those of corticosteroids. The mechanism of development of RSD is clarified through an extensive collection of drawings and anatomical pictures. The book also explains why sympathectomy fails, but nerve block and physiotherapy is successful in the treatment of RSD.

Spis treści

Preface. Introduction. History of Reflex Sympathetic Dysfunction. The Role of Sympathetic Nervous System in Temperature Regulation. Anatomy of RSD. Pathophysiology of the Sympathetic System. Sympathetic Nervous System and Motor Function. Manifestations of RSD. Origins of RSD. Referred Pain and Trigger Point. Etiology of RSD. Diagnosis of RSD. Prevention of RSD. Management of RSD.ReferenceIndex

O autorze

Hooshang Hooshmand