Chapter 19. Joint Pain
Published Online: 30 JAN 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9781444300796.ch19
Copyright © 2008 Gary J. McCleane
Book Title
Pain Management: Expanding the Pharmacological Options
Additional Information
How to Cite
McCleane, G. J. (2009) Joint Pain, in Pain Management: Expanding the Pharmacological Options, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444300796.ch19
Publication History
- Published Online: 30 JAN 2009
- Published Print: 6 JUN 2008
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405178235
Online ISBN: 9781444300796
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- treatment of joint pain;
- topical options;
- capsaicin and analgesic effect;
- glyceryl trinitrate to capsaicin application;
- suggested treatment algorithms for monoarticular pain;
- oral options and parenteral options;
- polyarticular options - oral options and intravenous options
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Topical options (Figure 19.1(a))
Lidocaine patch
Doxepin
Oral options (Figures 19.1(c) and 19.2(a))
Intravenous options
Intra-articular options (Figure 19(d))
Nerve blocks
Polyarticular options