Atlas of Uncommon Pain Syndromes E-Book

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Elsevier Health Sciences, Apr 6, 2013 - Medical - 400 pages
Obtain optimal diagnostic results from the field’s foremost pain expert! Noted authority Steven D. Waldman, MD, JD, offers complete, concise, and highly visual guidance on the diagnosis of more than 100 uncommon pain syndromes less frequently encountered in daily practice. Vivid illustrations 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. It’s the effective, easy-access resource you need to evaluate uncommon pain syndromes and sharpen your diagnostic skills.
  • Uses a consistent format to explore each pain syndrome, progressing through diagnostic codes • signs and symptoms • physical findings • laboratory and radiographic testing • treatment options • and clinical pearls...enabling you to find the information you need fast.
  • Explores side effects and complications, helping you to avoid common diagnostic pitfalls and obtain the best results.
  • Includes ICD-9 codes to facilitate accurate billing.
  • Serves as a companion volume to Dr. Waldman’s Atlas of Common Pain Syndromes, 2nd Edition —equipping you with well-rounded guidance for the clinical challenges you’re likely to face.
  • Features updated chapters throughout, and over 30 new chapters including Surpaorbital Neuralgia • Charlin’s Syndrome • Vail’s Syndrome • Hyoid Syndrome • Subacromial Impingement Syndrome • Thrower’s Elbow Syndrome • and Triangular Fibrocartilage Tera Syndrome—to keep you abreast of the conditions presenting in today’s practice.
  • Presents over 350 illustrations—175 in full color and more than 100 new to this edition—as well as x-rays, CTs, and MRIs, helping you to confirm your diagnoses and confidently implement techniques.
 

Contents

SECTION 1 Headache and Facial Pain Syndromes
1
SECTION 2 Neck and Brachial Plexus Pain Syndromes
52
SECTION 3 Shoulder Pain Syndromes
74
SECTION 4 Elbow Pain Syndromes
103
SECTION 5 Wrist and Hand Pain Syndromes
133
SECTION 6 Thoracic Pain Syndromes
178
SECTION 7 Abdominal and Groin Pain Syndromes
202
SECTION 8 Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint Pain Syndromes
215
SECTION 9 Pelvic Pain Syndromes
238
SECTION 10 Hip and Lower Extremity Pain Syndromes
265
SECTION 11 Knee Pain Syndromes
291
SECTION 12 Ankle and Foot Pain Syndromes
324
Index
359
IBC
373
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Brief Author Bio: (150 words limit per author/editor) Steven D Waldman is an internationally recognized expert and pioneer in the specialty of Pain Medicine. Dr Waldman has received numerous awards and honors and is the author of over twenty textbooks and numerous academic articles on the specialty of Pain Management. His main clinical work is as an interventional pain management physician as well as being an active member of the medical staff at Truman Medical Center at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is a former President of the Society of Pain Practice Management (SPPM) Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology, Professor of Medical Humanities and Bioethics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

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