Publisher's Synopsis
Presenting a vast range of illustrations, charts, diagrams, graphs, and figures, An Atlas of Pain Management: A Guide to its Nature, Cause, and Understanding reviews the latest methods of assessing and treating pain. Written by one of the world's foremost experts in this field - and editor of the clinical newsletter of The International Association for the Study of Pain - the book provides insight into the nature of pain, its purpose, what causes it, how it can develop and persist, and options for its effective control. Topics include:The epidemiology of painMechanisms and assessment of painThe latest methods for diagnosis Pain syndromesModern pain therapy Surgical procedures and implantation of spinal electrical stimulators or pumpsThe author provides a cogent and authoritative guide to effective care and synthesizes the latest research results and current knowledge into an accessible, understandable, and practical format.;The product of several years of refinement of a unique educational program in pain research, education, and policy, An Atlas of Pain Management: A Guide to its Nature, Cause and Understanding gives you a complete picture of the latest developments in this field.
