Providing a general approach to the understanding and management of all forms of chronic pain, this book offers a clear and reader-friendly format that clarifies procedures in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the most common chronic non-cancer pain entities. Describing various types of intractable non-cancer pain, including neuropathic, somatic, and visceral pain, this source discusses the many available types of treatments, including opioid and adjunctive pain medications, and the safe and proper use of narcotics for treating chronic pain.

As headache and facial pain are two of the most common medical complaints, it is essential that clinicians are well equipped to handle these issues. Clinician's Guide to Chronic Headache and Facial Pain is designed for all clinicians dealing with these syndromes in daily practice-whether in the outpatient, emergency, or ambulatory setting. Features: Presents the advice of 12 experts with considerable experience in headache and facial pain management Contains evidence-based chapters derived from past successes and failures and including clear, concise statistical outcomes Reviews both traditional and alternative interdisciplinary and interventional pain management therapies to help practitioners choose the best treatment or combination of treatments for their patients Offers broad-based coverage of all types of headaches and facial pain syndromes from facial neuralgias to post-traumatic headache Includes additional chapters on opioid usage and legal aspects of treatment help to prepare practitioners for a range of possible scenarios Devoted exclusively to managing chronic headache and facial pain, this book is an essential resource for clinicians.

Devoted specifically to managing chronic headache and facial pain, this book is the go-to guide for all clinicians dealing with these syndromes in daily practice-whether in the outpatient, emergency, or ambulatory setting. How this resource will help you effectively treat chronic headache and facial pain: Evidence-based chapters: derived from past successes and failures and including clear, concise statistical outcomes for both traditional and alternative interdisciplinary and interventional pain management therapies help you choose the best treatment-or combination of treatments-for your patients Authoritative clinical guidance: 12 experts with considerable experience in headache and facial pain management give you the advice you trust to implement in your practice Complete coverage: of all types of headaches and facial pain syndromes-from facial neuralgias to post-traumatic headache-provides you with the essential data you need to make accurate diagnoses and provide the most effective, targeted treatments Special topics: including opioid usage and legal aspects of treatment help to prepare you for every possible situation-from psychological to social-so that you can best care for all of your patients' varied needs

Almost two million individuals experience minor traumatic brain injury (MTBI/MATBI) each year. Patients from all over the country have similar - even identical - complaints from comparable types of trauma. Unfortunately, the vast majority of medical professionals do not recognize or understand the appearance, etiology, or problems associated with MTBI.
Therefore, MTBI patients are often refused diagnosis and treatment. They regularly face insurance problems and legal battles that compound their struggle with the injury itself. Now, there is a resource to help fight the underservice, underdiagnosis, and misunderstanding of MTBI and to help patients recover and thrive in its wake.
Based on valuable clinical experience, Minor Traumatic Brain Injury Handbook gives a two-part overview filled with detailed information that is easily understood and applied. The first part reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and associated clinical and behavioral problems. It includes case studies and "bottom line" points that underscore the most pressing concerns of MTBI. Part Two creates a more complete understanding of specialized diagnostic and rehabilitation techniques through clinical data from the practitioners who actually diagnose and treat MTBI. Together, these parts offer precious insight into this valid - and potentially devastating - diagnosis.

The Headache Handbook: Diagnosis and Treatment helps both generalist a nd specialist clinicians, including family practitioners, chiropractor s, and neurologists, to understand headache, possibly the most ubiquit ous symptom in medicine. This comprehensive work covers the myriad of differences among headache patients and the need for accurate fact gat hering and physical and neurological examinations. Topics include anat omy and physiology of headache; evaluation and treatment of various he adache types; interventional procedures; and manual medicine consultat ions.

Clinically oriented and evidence-based, Practical Guide to Chronic Pain Syndromes supplies pain specialists, neurologists, and anesthesiologists with the latest critical advances in pain management. Key features include: Sections clearly organized by specific pain syndromes Chapters with basic structural templates for fast-referencing Two supplemental sections offering in-depth discussions of medications and other treatment options Treatment recommendations for an array of syndromes, including headache/facial pain and soft-tissue, neuropathic, rheumatological, abdominal, urological, low back, and cancer-related pain The book delivers a swift and accurate diagnosis aide for the treatment of pain syndromes and the creation of treatment plans for chronic pain patients.

This set provides clinicians with key information on all types of pain: pain syndromes that result from specific conditions; chronic pain from the neck down; and chronic headache and facial pain.
Why every practicing clinician needs a copy of this comprehensive set:
EVIDENCE-BASED AND CLINICALLY ORIENTED - provide pertinent, useful data you need to make accurate diagnoses and develop the best treatment plans for your patients
COMPREHENSIVE CONTENT - with 48 chapters on pain syndromes from head-to-toe and detailed treatment strategies, you'll have all the information you need to improve patient outcomes
USER-FRIENDLY FORMAT - with data organized by pain type, you can easily reference critical information on-the-go
AUTHORITATIVE CLINICAL GUIDANCE - over 25 experts in pain management give you the advice you trust to implement in your daily practice

Providing expert strategies to treat and manage chronic pain syndromes that vary by type, degree, and duration, this comprehensive resource is a must-have for pain specialists, primary care physicians, and all practitioners who care for patients with chronic pain.
Why you need a copy of this essential guide:
COMMON PROBLEM - Chronic pain syndromes, with their complex natural history, unclear etiology, and difficult response to therapy, present major challenges to even the most experienced physicians. This guide enables healthcare providers to tackle these challenges head on
COMPREHENSIVE CONTENT - with 27 chapters on all chronic pain syndromes from the neck down and detailed treatment strategies, you'll have all the information you need to improve patient outcomes
EXPERT CONTRIBUTIONS - 43 globally recognized key opinion leaders with a wealth of knowledge and experience in pain management and related syndromes bring you authoritative, reliable guidance you can trust
EVIDENCE-BASED, CLINICALLY ORIENTED DATA - get the most pertinent, useful information and up-to-date references you need to make accurate diagnoses and develop the best treatment plans for your patients
USER-FRIENDLY FORMAT - with accessible data organized by pain type, broken down into seven key sections, you can easily reference vital information on-the-go

Providing a general approach to the understanding and management of all forms of chronic pain, this book offers a clear and reader-friendly format that clarifies procedures in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of the most common chronic non-cancer pain entities. Describing various types of intractable non-cancer pain, including neuropathic, somatic, and visceral pain, this source discusses the many available types of treatments, including opioid and adjunctive pain medications, and the safe and proper use of narcotics for treating chronic pain.