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Definition LBP is defined as pain or discomfort below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with or without referred...

Essential readings: Cohen, M, Quintner, J, Buchanan, D, Nielsen, A, Guy, L. 2011. ‘Stigmatization of patients with chronic pain: the...

When a patient has more than 15 days a month of headache for at least 3 months, they are considered to have chronic headache. It can be...

The facet joints are located on the back side of the vertebral column. They are formed by the inferior articular process of the superior...

Presentation (EUS definitions) Definition: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is chronic or persistent pain perceived* in structures related to...

Epidemiology - Primary erythromelalgia = any age - Secondary erythromelalgia > 40 yo Pathophysiology Primary erythromelalgia is caused by...

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Herpes zoster affects millions worldwide each year and there is significant suffering and disability with the acute pain associated with...

Central neuropathic pain e.g. Spinal cord injury, stroke, MS, syringomyelia Peripheral neuropathic pain e.g. Postherpetic neuralgia,...

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Pathophysiology The goal of therapy is to reduce movement dysfunction while managing cognitive changes.1,3 Episodes of poor movement,...

Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources

Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources

Epidemiology Post amputation chronic pain in 30-50% of patients. Disabling in 5-10% Pathophysiology Pain after amputation involves...

Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources

Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources

Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources

Epidemiology Results from a traumatic insult, with a prevalence of approximately 5.4–26.2 per 100 000 person years. It can be further...