Wall & Melzack’s Textbook of Pain: The Ultimate Guide to Pain Management

Highly Commended in the Anaesthesia category at the 2014 BMA Medical Book Awards, Wall & Melzack’s Textbook of Pain, 6th Edition, is a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals seeking to apply the latest scientific and clinical advances in pain management.

About the Authors

Edited by Drs. Stephen McMahon, Martin Koltzenburg, Irene Tracey, and Dennis C. Turk, this esteemed publication brings together the expertise of over 125 leading authorities in pain medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and palliative medicine.

Comprehensive Coverage of Pain Syndromes and Management Options

This definitive textbook covers the genetics, neurophysiology, psychology, and assessment of every type of pain syndrome, as well as providing practical guidance on the full range of pharmacologic, interventional, electrostimulative, physiotherapeutic, and psychological management options.

Benefit from the international, multidisciplinary knowledge and experience of a “who’s who” of authorities in pain medicine, ensuring that you stay abreast of the latest global developments in:

• Genetics of pain
• New pharmacologic and treatment information
• Opioid induced hyperalgesia, addiction, and substance abuse
• Neuromodulation and pain management
• Identification of specific targets for molecular pain

Enhanced Illustration Program and Anesthetic Techniques

The high-quality, full-color illustration program helps to easily visualize important scientific concepts, while expanded coverage of anesthetic techniques ensures that you can choose the safest and most effective management methods for your patients.

With its comprehensive coverage, esteemed authorship, and enhanced illustration program, Wall & Melzack’s Textbook of Pain, 6th Edition, is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to translate scientific findings into clinical practice and provide the best possible care for their patients.

Product Details:

ISBN-13: 9780702040597

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Publication Date: July 5, 2013

Edition Description: New Edition

Pages: 1184