Atlas of Common Pain Syndromes 5th Edition

Making the correct diagnosis is the  first step in the effective management of patients in pain, and  simplifying the diagnosis is the primary focus of Atlas of Common Pain  Syndromes, 5th Edition. Dr. Steven D. Waldman provides clinicians with a  clear, concise, and up-to-date understanding of the most common pain  syndromes encountered in day-to-day practice, along with practical  insights on how to diagnose and treat them. Featuring more than 1,000  high-quality illustrations, this unique atlas provides the information  needed to make the correct diagnosis―the signs and symptoms associated  with each syndrome, the testing needed to confirm the working diagnosis,  and the differential diagnosis―in addition to the available treatment  options.

• Covers more than 130  common pain conditions, including headache, facial pain, brachial plexus  pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis, neuropathy, bursitis, gastrointestinal  pain, sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain, and much more.
• Contains 13  new chapters covering Angina, Pulmonary Embolus, Pneumothorax,  Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Abdominal Aortic  Aneurysm, Spigelian Hernia, Ectopic Pregnancy, Lyme Disease, Sciatic  Nerve Entrapment at the Knee, Tibial Nerve Entrapment at the Knee,  Saphenous Neuralgia, and Metatarsalgia.
• Uses  a consistent, easy-to-follow visual format, and features more than  1,000 high-quality, clearly labeled illustrations, tables, and  radiologic and ultrasound images―many new to this edition―that provide  rich visual guidance and simplify making the correct diagnosis.
• Includes  a "Side Effects and Complications" section and a “Clinical Pearls"  section in every chapter that help you avoid potential pitfalls  associated with each common pain syndrome.