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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...
robinapark
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...
robinapark
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...
robinapark
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...
robinapark
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...
robinapark
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)...
robinapark
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 -...
robinapark
Apr 17, 20221 min read
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