Atlas of Common Pain Syndromes, 5th Edition: A Comprehensive Guide to Pain Management

Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of effective pain management, and the Atlas of Common Pain Syndromes, 5th Edition, is dedicated to simplifying this crucial step. Written by renowned expert Dr. Steven D. Waldman, this authoritative atlas provides clinicians with a clear, concise, and up-to-date understanding of the most common pain syndromes encountered in daily practice.

Comprehensive Coverage of Over 130 Pain Conditions

This exhaustive resource covers a wide range of pain conditions, including:

• Headache and facial pain
• Brachial plexus pain and fibromyalgia
• Arthritis, neuropathy, and bursitis
• Gastrointestinal pain and sports injuries
• Musculoskeletal pain and much more

New Chapters in the 5th Edition

This latest edition features 13 new chapters, covering:

• Angina
• Pulmonary Embolus
• Pneumothorax
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
• Spigelian Hernia
• Ectopic Pregnancy
• Lyme Disease
• Sciatic Nerve Entrapment at the Knee
• Tibial Nerve Entrapment at the Knee
• Saphenous Neuralgia
• Metatarsalgia

Visual Guidance for Accurate Diagnosis

The atlas features a consistent, easy-to-follow visual format, with over 1,000 high-quality, clearly labeled illustrations, tables, and radiologic and ultrasound images – many new to this edition. These visual aids provide rich guidance and simplify the diagnosis process.

Additional Resources for Clinicians

Each chapter includes a “Side Effects and Complications” section and a Clinical Pearls section, helping clinicians avoid potential pitfalls associated with each common pain syndrome. An eBook version is also included, allowing for access to all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Stay up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in pain management with the Atlas of Common Pain Syndromes, 5th Edition – an indispensable resource for clinicians seeking to provide optimal care for patients in pain.

Language: English

Publication Date: November 29, 2023

Publisher: Elsevier; 5 edition

ISBN-10: 0443111057

ISBN-13: 978-0443111051