Comprehensive Treatment of Chronic Pain by Medical, Interventional, and Integrative Approaches - (Hardcover)

About the Book

Compiled under authority of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, this book is the most up-to-date and comprehensive resource in pain medicine available. The content is organized in sections on Interventional, Pharmacologic, and Psychological medicines.

Book Synopsis

Edited by master clinician-experts appointed by the American Academy of Pain Medicine, this is a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary textbook covering medical, interventional, and integrative approaches to the treatment and management of pain. It is designed as a practical and comprehensive primary reference for busy physicians and is also an up-to-date resource for preparing for certification examinations in pain medicine.

- Written and edited by world-class authorities

- "Key Points" preview contents of each chapter

- Leading edge medical topics, such as monitoring opioid use and abuse, and the emerging role of cannabinoids in pain treatment

- Expert guidance on full range of interventional techniques

- Clinical anatomy and physiology for the interventionist

- Behavioral dimensions of the experience and management of pain

- Integrative approaches for treating the "whole person"

- Legal issues, such as failure to treat pain

- First-hand patient accounts

From the Back Cover

Edited by master clinician-experts appointed by the American Academy of Pain Medicine, this is a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary textbook covering medical, interventional, and integrative approaches to the treatment and management of pain. It is designed as a practical and comprehensive primary reference for busy physicians and is also an up-to-date resource for preparing for certification examinations in pain medicine.

- Written and edited by world-class authorities

- "Key Points" preview contents of each chapter

- Leading edge medical topics, such as monitoring opioid use and abuse, and the emerging role of cannabinoids in pain treatment

- Expert guidance on full range of interventional techniques

- Clinical anatomy and physiology for the interventionist

- Behavioral dimensions of the experience and management of pain

- Integrative approaches for treating the "whole person"

- Legal issues, such as failure to treat pain

- First-hand patientaccounts

Review Quotes

"Comprehensive Treatment of Chronic Pain is a major textbook ... . The contributors come from all over the United States, with even some input from Canada, and from a wide variety of specialties. ... There are many colored illustrations that greatly add to the understanding, especially of block techniques. ... it should be a part of all departmental libraries and in the reference collection of pain fellows and pain practitioners." (Elizabeth A. M. Frost, Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, August, 2013)

"This book on the clinical aspects of chronic pain management covers both interventional and noninterventional therapies. ... Although the primary audience is chronic pain physicians and primary care givers, anyone managing patients with chronic pain conditions in their practice will find the book very useful. ... The information is extremely practical and clinically useful. Chapters on procedures are usually well described ... . Both the content and the short discussions in each chapter make it a good pain reference for a busy practice." (Tariq M. Malik, Doody's Book Reviews, June, 2013)

About the Author

Timothy S. Deer, MD

President and CEO

The Center for Pain Relief

Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Charleston, WV USA

Michael S. Leong, MD

Clinic Chief

Stanford Pain Management Center

Redwood City, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Anesthesiology

Stanford University School of Medicine

Stanford, CA USA

Asokumar Buvanendran, MD

Professor

Department of Anesthesiology

Rush Medical College

Director

Orthopedic Anesthesia

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL USA

Vitaly Gordin, MD

Associate Professor

Associate Vice Chair of Pain Management

Department of Anesthesiology

Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Director, Pain Medicine

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Hershey, PA USA

Philip S. Kim, MD

Medical Director

Center for Interventional Pain and Spine

Newark, DE USA

Center for Pain Management

Bryn Mawr Hospital

Bryn Mawr, PA USA

Sunil J. Panchal, MD

President

National Institute of Pain

Tampa, FL USA

Albert L. Ray, MD

Medical Director

The LITE Center

Clinical Associate Professor

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Miami, FL USA