Central Pain Syndrome

Description

This book sheds new light on central pain, a field that is largely obscured by lack of knowledge among pain professionals at all levels, including high-end pain centers. As a matter of fact, central pain, classified as a form of neuropathic pain, remains too often a scourge for those affected due to the ignorance of pain therapists worldwide and enduring misconceptions at the academic level. By weighing up the relevant evidence, the authors aim to remedy the situation by providing clear-cut, no-nonsense, unbiased and directly applicable clinical information. The clinically sound guidelines presented here are based on the authors’ twenty years of treating patients and conducting research in the field. The book will be an invaluable guide for neurologists, neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, pain therapists as well as physiotherapists. Front Matter ....Pages i-xi Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Introduction (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 3-6 Epidemiology (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 7-53 Clinical Features (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 55-113 Somatosensory Findings (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 115-149 Central Pruritus (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 151-166 Central Pain-Allied Conditions (CPAC) (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 167-199 Diagnosis (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 201-207 Front Matter ....Pages 209-209 Genesis (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 211-246 Front Matter ....Pages 247-247 Placebo Modulation of Pain (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 249-250 Palliation: Introduction (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 251-264 GABA Agonists (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 265-274 Antiglutamatergic Agents (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 275-288 Channel Blockers (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 289-320 Brainstem Modulators (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 321-338 Gabapentinoids (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 339-356 Opioids and Antagonists (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 357-370 Cannabinoids (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 371-384 Sundry Molecules (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 385-398 Noninvasive Cortical Stimulation (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 399-417 Invasive Cortical Stimulation (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 419-445 Deep Brain Stimulation (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 447-464 Spinal Cord Stimulation (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 465-474 Noninvasive Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 475-480 Miscellaneous Neuromodulatory Techniques (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 481-485 Intraspinal Drug Infusion (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 487-503 Mind–Body Techniques (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 505-517 Complementary Physical Therapies (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 519-525 Complementary Drug Therapy (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 527-528 Acupuncture and Reflexology (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 529-535 Palliative Therapy: Guidelines (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 537-538 Front Matter ....Pages 539-539 Curative Surgery and Other Experimental Approaches (Sergio Canavero, Vincenzo Bonicalzi)....Pages 541-543