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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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Jan 27, 20211 min read
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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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Jan 27, 20212 min read
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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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Jan 25, 20212 min read
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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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Jan 25, 20211 min read
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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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Jan 25, 20211 min read
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Pelvic pain
Presentation (EUS definitions) Definition: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is chronic or persistent pain perceived* in structures related to...
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Jan 25, 20218 min read
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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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Jan 23, 20212 min read
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Erythromelalgia
Epidemiology - Primary erythromelalgia = any age - Secondary erythromelalgia > 40 yo Pathophysiology Primary erythromelalgia is caused by...
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Jan 22, 20213 min read
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Neurofibromatosis
Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources
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Jan 22, 20211 min read
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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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Jan 22, 20214 min read
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Neuropathic pain
Central neuropathic pain e.g. Spinal cord injury, stroke, MS, syringomyelia Peripheral neuropathic pain e.g. Postherpetic neuralgia,...
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Jan 22, 20211 min read
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Multiple sclerosis
Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources
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Jan 22, 20211 min read
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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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Jan 22, 20211 min read
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Stroke
Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources
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Jan 22, 20211 min read
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Traumatic brain injury
Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources
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Jan 22, 20211 min read
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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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Jan 22, 20216 min read
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Compression neuropathy
Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources
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Jan 22, 20211 min read
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Brachial plexus injury
Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources
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Jan 22, 20211 min read
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Traumatic peripheral nerve
Pathophysiology Presentation Examination Investigations Treatment Golden pearls References / Articles / Resources
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Jan 22, 20211 min read
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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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Jan 22, 20212 min read
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