Fibromyalgia and Other Central Pain Syndromes

Fibromyalgia and Other Central Pain Syndromes
By Daniel J Wallace, Daniel J Clauw

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins


• Number Of Pages: 432


• Publication Date: 2005-04-01


• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0781752612


• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780781752619

Product Description:


This volume is the first comprehensive text devoted to fibromyalgia and other centrally mediated chronic pain syndromes. Leading experts examine the latest research findings on these syndromes and present evidence-based reviews of current controversies. Chapters discuss the definition, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of chronic pain and fibromyalgia, the clinical presentations of fibromyalgia syndrome, and central sensitization syndromes associated with chronic neuromuscular pain. The contributors thoroughly examine various approaches to evaluation and management of patients with fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Other chapters focus on disability issues, prognosis, and future research directions. A critically reviewed listing of Websites and other resources is included.

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