Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Clinical Guide

ISBN-13: 9783030753726 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 348 str.

Erin F. Lawson; Joel P. Castellanos

Spis treści

Introduction

 

Section I:  CRPS Basics

 

Epidemiology of CRPS

Pathophysiology of CRPS

Differential Diagnosis of CRPS

Diagnostic Tests and Physical Exam for CRPS

Phases, chronicity, and prognosis

 

Section II:  Treatment of CRPS

 

Pharmacologic Treatments for CRPS

Modality Treatments for CRPS

Complementary and Alternative Treatment for CRPS

Interventional Treatments for CRPS

Rehabilitation for CRPS

Emerging therapies for CRPS

CRPS Treatment Algorithm

 

Section III:  Special Issues

 

CRPS and Disability

Children and Adolescents with CRPS

CRPS in Pregnancy

CRPS in the Elderly

Common issues encountered in Patients with CRPS

O autorze

Erin F. Lawson MD

Interventional Pain Management

Lexington Brain and Spine Institute

Lexington Medical Center

222 E Medical Ln

Suite 200

West Columbia, SC 29169

 

Joel P. Castellanos, MD, FAAPMR

Interventional Pain Faculty and Medical Director of Inpatient PM&R

University of California, San Diego

9500 Gilman Dr

La Jolla, CA 92093

Blurb

This book provides an up-to date, extensive, and focused review of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). It reflects the current scientific understanding of the disorder, describes appropriate treatment recommendations, and explores future directions of diagnosis and treatment. 

Divided into three sections, the first section covers the etiology and pathology of CRPS. The following section offers treatments and emerging advances in evaluation and/or treatment. The book then closes with an exploration of varying patient populations. Each chapter is authored by specialists experienced with CRPS research and treatment. Additionally, the review and recommendations provided reflect careful consideration of evidence-based medicine and medical consensus guidelines. 

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome targets a range of healthcare specialties including pain management, rheumatology, neurology, internal medicine, and family practice.