Optimal Diagnostic Results for Uncommon Pain Syndromes

Obtain complete and concise guidance on the diagnosis of over 100 uncommon pain syndromes from the field’s foremost pain expert, Steven D. Waldman, MD, JD. This highly visual resource provides detailed information on the diagnosis of pain syndromes less frequently encountered in daily practice, helping you to sharpen your diagnostic skills and confidently overcome clinical challenges.

Visual Guidance for Accurate Diagnosis

Vivid illustrations, including nearly 400 images, many in color, depict the physical symptoms and anatomy of each pain site, as well as key imaging findings involving techniques such as MRI, CT, and conventional radiograph. These visual aids help you to recognize the visual manifestations of pain and confirm your diagnoses.

Step-by-Step Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment

Follow a step-by-step approach to accurately diagnose and treat uncommon pain syndromes, progressing from signs and symptoms through physical findings, laboratory and radiographic testing, treatment options, and clinical pearls. This comprehensive approach ensures that you are well-equipped to tackle even the most challenging cases.

New Chapters and Updates

This edition features 19 new chapters, including SUNCT Headache, Primary Thunderclap Headache, Hypnic Headache, Nummular Headache, Atypical Odontalgia, Burning Mouth Syndrome, Nervus Intermedius Neuralgia, Red Ear Syndrome, Clival Chordoma Syndrome, Glomus Tumor of the Shoulder, Osteonecrosis of the Elbow Joint, Drivers Elbow, Boxers Knuckle, Trigger Wrist, Superior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment Syndrome, Clitoral Priapism, Breaststrokers Knee, Glomus Tumor of the Knee, and Fabella Syndrome. These updates ensure that you are abreast of the latest conditions presenting in today’s practice.

Comprehensive Resource for Pain Management

This companion volume to Dr. Waldman’s Atlas of Common Pain Syndromes, 3rd Edition, provides a complete and concise resource for the diagnosis and management of uncommon pain syndromes. With its consistent format and highly templated chapters, you can quickly and easily find the information you need to evaluate and treat your patients.