Full Description
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.
Contents
Overview of CRPS: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (Pathophys, prognosis, natural history).- Pathophysiology of CRPS.- Differential Diagnosis of CRPS.- Diagnostic Tests and Physical Exam for CRPS.- Pharmacologic Treatments for CRPS.- Behavioral Health Interventions for CRPS.- Modality Treatments and Rehabilitation for CRPS.- Complementary and Alternative Treatment for CRPS.- Interventional Treatments for CRPS.- Interventional treatments for CRPS in Pediatrics.- Emerging therapies for the treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.- CRPS Treatment Algorithm.- Children and Adolescents with CRPS.- CRPS in Pregnancy.- Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome in the Geriatric Patient.- Challenges and Controversies in CRPS Treatment.
