Psychological therapies
2-1-19/20 - Summarise these therapies and their use in pain medicine - Cognitive and behavioural therapies - Mindfulness-based therapies...
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robinapark
Jan 27, 20212 min read
Analgesia in renal impairment
Remember the 5 phrases of pain management: By mouth (Avoid haemodialysis (HD) IV route unless critical) By the clock (Consider dosing...
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robinapark
Jan 25, 20212 min read
General Analgesic Pharmacology / Location of action
Peripheral: Capsaicin - Initial overstimulation of nociceptors leading to a period of insensitivity - Agonist at TRPV1 receptors -...
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robinapark
Jan 25, 20211 min read
Inventories and scoring systems
Brief pain inventory (BPI): Measures pain intensity and pain interference. The BPI has ten items with the first four relating to...
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robinapark
Jan 25, 20211 min read
Zygoapophyseal joint pain
The facet joints are located on the back side of the vertebral column. They are formed by the inferior articular process of the superior...
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robinapark
Jan 25, 20218 min read
Pelvic pain
Presentation (EUS definitions) Definition: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is chronic or persistent pain perceived* in structures related to...
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robinapark
Jan 23, 20212 min read
Presenting your case
Opening statement "Mrs G is 32 years of age and presents with back pain. Had a spinal fusion 10 years ago that was unfortunately...
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robinapark
Jan 22, 20213 min read
Erythromelalgia
Epidemiology - Primary erythromelalgia = any age - Secondary erythromelalgia > 40 yo Pathophysiology Primary erythromelalgia is caused by...
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robinapark
Jan 22, 20211 min read
Neurofibromatosis
Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources
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robinapark
Jan 22, 20214 min read
TO DO - Post-herpetic neuralgia
Herpes zoster affects millions worldwide each year and there is significant suffering and disability with the acute pain associated with...
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robinapark
Jan 22, 20211 min read
Neuropathic pain
Central neuropathic pain e.g. Spinal cord injury, stroke, MS, syringomyelia Peripheral neuropathic pain e.g. Postherpetic neuralgia,...
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robinapark
Jan 22, 20211 min read
Multiple sclerosis
Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources
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robinapark
Jan 22, 20211 min read
Parkinsons disease
Pathophysiology The goal of therapy is to reduce movement dysfunction while managing cognitive changes.1,3 Episodes of poor movement,...
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robinapark
Jan 22, 20211 min read
Stroke
Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources
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robinapark
Jan 22, 20211 min read
Traumatic brain injury
Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources
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robinapark
Jan 22, 20216 min read
Post amputation injury and pain
Epidemiology Post amputation chronic pain in 30-50% of patients. Disabling in 5-10% Pathophysiology Pain after amputation involves...
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robinapark
Jan 22, 20211 min read
Compression neuropathy
Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources
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robinapark
Jan 22, 20211 min read
Brachial plexus injury
Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources
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robinapark
Jan 22, 20211 min read
Traumatic peripheral nerve
Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources
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robinapark
Jan 22, 20212 min read
Clinical history and work up
Demographic data: Name, Age, Location Referral source: GP/Specialist/Follow on Summary and Formulation: An introductory statement of...
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