Autor: Lawson, Erin F.; Castellanos, Joel P.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
A Clinical Guide
1st Edition 2021, 345 p., 9 color illus., 5 black/white illus., 15 color Tables

About the book:

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.

Up-to date, extensive, and focused review on CRPS

Covers etiology and pathology of CRPS and evidence-based guidelines on treatment

A practical guide for physicians and other healthcare providers in helping patients with CRPS

Contents:

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