Diagnosis of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofascial pain is one of the most common causes of pain. The diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is made by muscle palpation. The source of the pain in MPS…
The Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
This article describes the costs and risk factors for failed back surgery syndrome and reviews the diagnosis and treatment strategies commonly used to address this syndrome. The purpose of this…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Diagnosis
Key points • Symptoms include numbness, tingling, and/or pain in the ventral-lateral hand, possibly thenar atrophy and weakness, which typically worsens at night. • Positive provocative testing includes Tinel, Phalen,…
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
This article discusses the diagnostic criteria, clinical course, and complications of complex regional pain syndrome. Multidisciplinary treatment including physical and occupational therapy, psychological evaluation and treatment, pharmacologic management, and more…
Challenging Pain Syndromes
Parsonage-Turner syndrome (PTS) is a rare disorder typically characterized by an abrupt onset of upper extremity pain followed by progressive neurologic deficits, including weakness, atrophy, and occasionally sensory abnormalities. The…
Two Novel Nonsurgical Treatments of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This article describes 2 nonsurgical approaches to the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome that are not routinely offered, probably due to a lack of awareness. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is…
Challenging Pain Syndromes
Adam L. Schreiber, DO, Editor No matter whether a general or subspecialized physiatrist, we all encounter pain syndromes; therefore, when Dr Greg Carter invited me to edit an issue of…
Challenging Pain Syndromes
Gregory T. Carter, MD, MS, Consulting Editor This volume is guest-edited by Dr Adam Schreiber. What you have in your hands now is the result of tremendous efforts by Dr…
Diaphragmatic Pacing in Spinal Cord Injury
Key points • The diaphragm is innervated by cervical nerves C3 to C5, but a patient may be able to mobilize the diaphragm with only partial innervation of the diaphragm….
Reducing Cardiometabolic Disease in Spinal Cord Injury
Accelerated cardiometabolic disease is a serious health hazard after spinal cord injuries (SCI). Lifestyle intervention with diet and exercise remains the cornerstone of effective cardiometabolic syndrome treatment. Behavioral approaches enhance…
