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CRPS - Need to know (2024 update)
Definition | Diagnostic criteria | Epidemiology | Risk Factors | Pathophysiology | Presentation | Examination | Differential diagnosis |...
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Aug 5, 202415 min read
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CRPS Physical Examination (2024 updated)
The CRPS physical examination is based upon the IASP/Budapest criteria and to rule out any other possible cause of pathology As a...
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May 13, 20241 min read
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Literature to quote 2022 - Rob's take...
To pain trainees - from my reading and understanding it remains unclear whether quoting references is helpful in the exam. It is a very...
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Sep 14, 20225 min read
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Cervical Facet Joint International Consensus Guidelines 2021 - Rob summary
Recently an international working group came together to compile recommendations to specific clinical questions regarding cervical facet...
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Jul 23, 20229 min read
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Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES)
Description: Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome is described as actually one of the most common chronic abdominal wall pain...
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Jun 9, 20222 min read
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Self Efficacy in pain medicine - Explained
Self efficacy was defined by Bandura in 1977 after numerous studies analysing phobic behaviours. Generally, self efficacy describes the...
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May 11, 20223 min read
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Long Case Summary Examination notes - Up to date - Mid 2022
Examinations and general start for all examinations: Wash hands and introduce Weigh patient Gait Heel/toe walking (L4/5 heels, S1 Toes)...
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Apr 17, 20225 min read
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Mental State Examination Summary
Mnemonic is ASEPTIC A = Appearance/Behaviour Dress / Grooming / Hygiene Gait Psychomotor activity Abnormal movements Eye contact Attitude...
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Apr 17, 20221 min read
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Cervical spine and upper limb examination
Inspection of the neck (deformities/scars/postures) Winging of the scapula (long thoracic nerve palsy) Active movement of the neck -...
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Apr 17, 20221 min read
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Cluneal nerve entrapment / syndromes
Summary: The superior and middle cluneal nerves are purely sensory nerves which dominate sensation in the lumbar region and the buttocks....
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Mar 13, 20222 min read
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Central post-stroke pain. Need to know.
Summary: Central post stroke pain is an often under-recognised and subsequently inadequately treated pain condution. Along with CRPS and...
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Mar 13, 20222 min read
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Pain oriented sensory testing
Key Steps: - Work out the area/body part you wish to assess - Are you looking at dermatomal or peripheral nerve testing site -...
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Mar 11, 20221 min read
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Local Anaesthetics (LA)
Mechanism of action - Bind to sodium channels to block transmission of action potentials They also bind to potassium and calcium channels...
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Mar 8, 20222 min read
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Suprascapular nerve block and Axillary nerve block
Indications: - The suprascapular nerve is a mixed nerve that comes from the superior branch of the brachial plexus - It is a combination...
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Mar 7, 20221 min read
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Long Case Presentation (Rob's template)
Name _____, aged ____ years, is a (Occupation or life role) who (something interesting). They were referred to (who and by) because of...
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Mar 6, 20222 min read
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Lumbar medial branch blocks
Problem facts -Diagnosing facet joint arthropathy as pain generator -Traumatic/degenerative/inflammatory -36% in young adults, >89% in...
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Mar 6, 20222 min read
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Spinal cord stimulation
What is it? It is the application of pulsed electrical activity near the spinal cord to manage pain Electrical leads are placed within...
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Dec 14, 20215 min read
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OSCE/Viva Key Terms:Words
Acute pain case Assess: Pain Each site of pain graded Mechanism of pain Temporal factors Etiology Function Ambulate ADLs ROM...
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Nov 3, 20211 min read
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Headache and orofacial pain - Management (3.7.19 - 3.7.27)
3.7.19 Discuss the evidence base for non-drug interventions in primary and secondary headache syndromes The Quick Summary: Mindfulness...
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Aug 13, 20214 min read
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Headache and Orofacial pain - Assessment (3.7.1 - 3.7.16)
3.7.1 Appraise the International Classification of Headache Disorders ICHD-3 The ICHD-3 is the third edition of the taxonomy of headache...
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Aug 13, 202112 min read
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