Pain Management

1 Conceptual Framework for Understanding Pain in the Human

2 Anatomy of the Pain Processing System

3 Dynamics of the Pain Processing System

4 Central Pain Modulation

5 History and Physical Examination of the Patient in Pain

6 Patterns of Common Pain Syndromes

7 Rational Use of Laboratory Testing

8 Radiography

9 Fluoroscopy

10 Nuclear Medicine Techniques for Pain Management

11 Computed Tomography

12 A Practical Approach to Radiation Protection

13 Magnetic Resonance Imaging

14 Intervertebral Disc Stimulation Provocation Discography

15 Myelography

16 Epidurography

17 Neural Blockade for the Diagnosis of Pain

18 Differential Neural Blockade for the Diagnosis of Pain

19 Spinal Canal Endoscopy

20 Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Velocity Testing

21 Evoked Potential Testing

22 The Measurement of Pain: Objectifying the Subjective

23 Neuropathic Pain: Neuropsychiatric, Diagnostic And Management Considerations

24 Management of Acute and Postoperative Pain

25 Burn Pain

26 Sickle Cell Pain

27 Acute Headache

28 Evaluation and Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathies

29 Acute Herpes Zoster and Post Herpetic Neuralgia

30 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

31 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type II: Causalgia

32 Phantom Pain Syndromes

33 Identification and Treatment of Cancer Pain Syndromes

34 Radiation Therapy in the Management of Cancer Pain

35 Neural Blockade with Local Anesthetics and Steroids in the Management of Cancer Pain

36 Neural Blockade with Neurolytic Agents in the Management of Cancer Pain

37 The Role of Spinal Opioids in the Management of Cancer Pain

38 Neurosurgery in the Management of Cancer Pain

39 Palliative Care in the Management of Cancer Pain

40 Common Sports Injuries

41 Fibromyalgia

42 Painful Neuropathies Including Entrapment Syndromes

43 Osteoarthritis and Related Disorders

44 The Connective Tissue Diseases

45 Polymyalgia Rheumatica

46 Migraine Headache

47 Tension-Type Headache

48 Cluster Headache

49 Medication Overuse Headache

50 Trigeminal Neuralgia

51 Glossopharngeal Neuralgia

52 Giant Cell Arteritis

53 Pain of Ocular and Periocular Origin

54 Pain of the Ear, Nose, Sinuses, and Throat

55 Occipital Neuralgia

56 Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy of the Face

57 Cervical Facet Syndrome

58 Cervical Radiculopathy

59 Brachial Plexopathy

60 Cervical Myelopathy

61 Cervical Dystonia

62 Arthritis Pain of the Shoulder

63 Disorders of the Rotator Cuff

64 Acromioclavicular Joint Pain

65 Subdeltoid Bursitis

66 Biceps Tendinitis

67 Scapulocostal Syndrome

68 Tennis Elbow

69 Golfer's Elbow

70 Olecranon and Cubital Bursitis

71 Entrapment Neuropathies of the Elbow and Forearm

72 Arthritis of the Wrist and Hand

73 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

74 DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis

75 Dupuytren's Contracture

76 Trigger Finger and Trigger Thumb

77 Glomus Tumor of the Hand

78 Chest Wall Pain Syndromes

79 Thoracic Radiculopathy

80 Painful Disorders of the Respiratory System

81 Postmastectomy Pain

82 Post-Thoracotomy Pain

83 Mononeuritis Multiplex

84 Abdominal Wall Pain Syndromes

85 Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis

86 Ilioinguinal, Iliohypostric, and Genitofemoral Neuralgia

87 Low Back Pain

88 Osteoporosis

89 Lumbar Radiculopathy

90 Lumbar Facet Syndrome

91 Occupational Back Pain

92 Infections of the Spine

93 Arachnoiditis and Related Conditions

94 Spondylosis and Spondylolisthesis

95 Sacroiliac Joint Pain and Related Disorders

96 Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

97 Pelvic Girdle and Low Back Pain in Pregnancy

97 Pelvic Girdle and Low Back Pain in Pregnancy

98 Postoperative Deformities of the Dural Sac

99 Osteitis Pubis

100 Piriformis Syndrome

101 Orchialgia

102 Vulvadynia

103 Coccyodynia

104 Proctalgia Fugax

104 Proctalgia Fugax

105 Gluteal and Ischiogluteal Bursitis

106 Trochanteric Bursitis

107 Biceps Tendinitis

108 Meralgia Paresthetica

109 Femoral and Saphenous Neuropathy

110 Obturator Neuropathy

111 Painful Conditions of the Knee

112 Bursitis Syndromes of the Knee

113 Baker's Cyst

114 Quadriceps Expansion Syndrome

115 Arthritis of the Ankle and Foot

116 Achilles Teninitis and Bursitis and Other Painful Conditions of the Ankle

117 Morton's Neuroma and Other Painful Conditions of the Foot

118 Hallux Valgus, Bunion, Bunionette, and Other Painful Conditions of the Toe

119 PLANTAR FASCIITIS

120 Simple Analgesics

121 Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and the Cox-2 Inhibitors

122 Opioid Analgesics

123 Role of Antidepressants in the Management of Pain

124 Anticonvulsant Compounds

125 Centrally Acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants and Associated Drugs

126 Topical and Systemic Local Anesthetics

127 Alternative Pain Medicine

128 Limitations of Pharmacologic Pain Management

129 Psychological Interventions

130 Biofeedback

131 Hypnosis

132 Relaxation Techniques and Guided Imagery

133 THERAPEUTIC HEAT AND COLD IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PAIN

134 Hydrotherapy

134 Hydrotherapy

135 Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

136 Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment of the Chronic Pain Patient

137 Nociceptors, Pain and Spinal Manipulation

138 Acupuncture

139 Prolotherapy

140 Atlanto-Occipital Block

141 Atlantoaxial Injection

142 Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block

143 Greater and Lesser Occipital Nerve Block

144 Third Occipital Nerve Block

145 Gasserian Ganglion Block

146 Blockade of the Trigeminal Nerve and Its Branches

147 Glossopharyngeal Nerve Block

148 Vagus Nerve Block

149 Phrenic Nerve Block

150 Cervical Plexus Block

151 Stellate Ganglion Block

152 Cervical Facet Block

153 Cervical Epidural Nerve Block

154 Lysis of Cervical Epidural Adhesions: Racz Technique

155 Brachial Plexus Block

156 Neural Blockade of the Peripheral Nerves of the Upper Extremity

157 Suprascapular Nerve Block

158 Thoracic Epidural Nerve Block

159 Intercostal Nerve Block

160 Splanchnic and Celiac Plexus Nerve Block

161 Lumbar Epidural Injections

162 Subarachnoid Neurolytic Block

163 Lumbar Facet Block

164 Lumbar Sympathetic Nerve Block

165 Ilioinguinal-Iliohypogastric Nerve Block

166 Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Block

167 Obturator Nerve Block

168 Caudal Epidural Nerve Block

169 Lysis of Epidural Adhesions: The Racz Technique

170 Hypogastric Nerve and Ganglion Impar Block

171 Injection of the Sacroiliac Joint

172 Neural Blockade of the Peripheral Nerves of the Lower Extremity

173 Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

174 Spinal Cord Stimulation

175 Implantable Drug Delivery Systems: Practical Considerations

176 COMPLICATIONS OF NEUROMODULATION

177 Neuroadenolysis of the Pituitary Gland

178 Radiofrequency Lesioning

179 Cryoneurolysis

180 Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty

181 Intradiskal Electrothermal Annuloplasty

182 Percutaneous Discectomy-Automated Technique

183 Percutaneous Laser Discectomy

184 Percutaneous Fusion Techniques