Case Studies in Pain Management

by Alan David Kaye (Editor), Rinoo V. Shah (Editor)

Overview

Edited by internationally recognized pain experts, this unique book describes 73 real life clinical cases, each followed by discussion of pathogenesis, work-up, differential diagnosis and treatment options. Cases are divided into seven sub-topics: neurologic disorders, spinal disorders, musculoskeletal pain, visceral pain, headache and facial pain, cancer pain, and special topics such as pain in children and older adults. Discussions follow a question-and-answer format, facilitating learning and also enabling self-testing. Chapters are written by the foremost national and international leaders in the field of pain management, many of whom are pain program directors. Case Studies in Pain Management is an excellent learning source for trainees in pain management and a must-read for pain practitioners.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781316055199
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	10/16/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	19 MB
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About the Author

Alan David Kaye, MD, PhD is Professor and Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology, Director Interventional Pain Services, LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Rinoo V. Shah, MD, MBA is an Interventional Pain Physician and Minimally Invasive Spine Specialist at Guthrie Clinic, Sayre, PA, USA.

Table of Contents

Part I. Neurological Disorders; Part II. Spinal Disorders; Part III. Musculoskeletal Pain; Part IV. Visceral Pain; Part V. Headaches and Facial Pain; Part VI. Cancer Pain; Part VII. Special Topics.