Pelvic Pain
Abstract Chronic pelvic pain is a debilitating condition that can affect both men and women. Often the symptoms can overlap with multiple systems, causing it to be misdiagnosed, symptoms dismissed,…
PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Abstract Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a painful disorder characterized by the presence of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), distinct sensitive spots in a palpable taut band of skeletal muscle fibers…
Phantom Limb Pain
Abstract Phantom limb pain, which refers to a painful sensation perceived in a body part that is no longer present subsequent to surgical or traumatic removal, is one of common…
Occipital Neuralgia
Abstract Occipital neuralgia is a headache disorder that presents with pain in the distribution of the occipital nerves. A recent update to diagnostic criteria may aid in defining true prevalence…
Intercostal Neuralgia
Abstract Intercostal nerve blocks help in the diagnosis and management of chest wall pain, including pain from postherpetic neuralgia, post-thoracotomy pain, rib fracture pain, and cancer pain of the chest…
Fibromyalgia
Abstract Fibromyalgia is a syndrome for which a definition has been proposed, but a discrete etiology has yet to be found. Diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia have been recently revised. This…
Coccydynia
Abstract Coccydynia is pain in the vicinity of the coccygeal bone involving the sacrum, coccyx, or adjacent soft tissue. Variants include levator ani syndrome and proctalgia fugax. It is most…
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Abstract Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is an enigmatic condition that is often difficult to treat. CRPS type I does not involve injury to a nerve, whereas type II does…
Chronic Pain Syndrome
Abstract Chronic pain syndrome is a common and challenging disorder. It is often a constellation of presenting symptoms that develop and persist beyond a reasonable expected healing period for the…
