Abstract Conflicting historical definitions of piriformis syndrome present a challenge to its proper identification and effective clinical approach. The objective of this chapter is to perform a comprehensive review of…
Abstract Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a relatively uncommon condition that involves compression of portions of the brachial plexus (neurogenic or nTOS), arteries (aTOS), or veins (vTOS). The signs and…
Abstract Neuralgic amyotrophy, also known as Parsonage and Turner syndrome, is a painful nerve disorder that can present with a variety of clinical manifestations. The exact cause is unknown, but…
Abstract Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux) is a potentially disabling cause of head and facial pain. The majority of patients with painful cranial neuralgias present with unilateral facial pain, headache, or…
Abstract Chronic pain that is associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a challenging entity to the treating clinician. A number of chronic pain conditions affecting patients with MS have…
Abstract Pain after a cerebrovascular event can be extremely debilitating, affecting thousands of patients every year, as cerebrovascular events are one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality…
Abstract Chronic Pain syndromes are common after traumatic brain injury. This chapter discusses common etiologies for pain syndromes, both central and peripheral, common clinical presentations and treatment approaches to managing…
Abstracts Spinal cord injuries are relatively uncommon yet potentially devastating in their impact upon a person’s life and ability to function. Spinal cord injury–related neuropathic pain is a complex chronic…
Abstract Postthoracotomy pain syndrome (PTPS) is a neuropathic pain syndrome that occurs around a previous thoracotomy incision. It is defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain as…
Abstract With a growing prevalence of amputation in the United States—largely because of diabetes and dysvascular disease, and a sizable portion of those individuals living with pain—an understanding of amputation-related…
