Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. A Clinical Guide

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

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.

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