Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome
Abstract Radiation fibrosis syndrome (RFS) is a common impairment seen in cancer patients once he or she has completed radiation therapy for his or her primary malignancy. RFS can affect…
Post-Thoracotomy Pain Syndrome
Abstract Post-thoracotomy pain syndrome (PTPS) is characterized by pain that recurs or persists at the incision site or in the dermatomal distribution of intercostal nerves for longer than two months…
Costosternal Syndrome
Abstract Costosternal syndrome is a common, but poorly understood musculoskeletal pain condition. The chronic chest pain is non-cardiac in origin. Costosternal syndrome is commonly considered a benign and self-limited condition…
Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome
Abstract Post-mastectomy pain syndrome is a constellation of symptoms that affect patients for longer than 6 months after treatment for breast cancer. It is believed to be of neuropathic etiology…
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Abstract Postherpetic neuralgia is defined as neuropathic pain persisting for greater than 3 months along dermatomes affected by herpes zoster infection or shingles, despite resolution of the herpes zoster rash….
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,…
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…
