Spine Pain Care: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide

ISBN-13: 9783030274498 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 546 str.

Jianren Mao

Spis treści

I: Epidemiology and Economic Impact

 

Overview

Epidemiologic data

Economic impact

 

II: Etiology

 

Spine Anatomy: normal vs. abnormal anatomy

Genetic factors

Environmental factors

 

III: Diagnosis

 

History and physical examination

Radiological examination including X-ray, CT, MRI, etc.

Laboratory examination including autoimmune factors

EMG

Comorbidities

Individual disease/condition-based diagnostic considerations: this subcategory will include several chapters dealing with various spine pain conditions and their differential diagnosis

 

IV: Treatment

 

Medication management: opioid vs. non-opioid

Interventional procedures including new techniques

Surgical options

Psychotherapy, mind-body and bio-feedback

Physical rehabilitation

Other options such as acupuncture

Integration of these treatment options

 

V: Challenges and future directions

 

Unresolved issues and challenges in spine pain care

Basic science research related to spine pain mechanisms and its management (e.g., new drug development)

Clinical research related to spine pain etiology, diagnosis (e.g., new imaging tools), treatment pathways

Future directions: proposing a new spine care model in light of contemporary healthcare challenges.

O autorze

Jianren Mao, MD, PhD

Richard J. Kitz Professor of Anesthesia Research

Harvard Medical School, Harvard University

Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, MA

USA  

Blurb

This multi-faceted book provides readers with comprehensive guidance to spine pain care. Unique in structure, the contents integrate various specialties involved in spine pain care, thereby bringing in new prospective and expanding readership. 

This six part reference begins with a review on the epidemiology and economic impacts that present clinical and financial challenges for spine pain care. Part two then brings the reader into a review of the anatomy, pathophysiology, and etiology of spine pain. Subsequent parts then dive into clinical evaluation tactics, unique disease conditions and treatment options. Finally, the book closes with two chapters discussing the challenges of spine pain medicine and the potential future directions of the field.  

Written by experts in their respective fields, Spine Pain Care - A Comprehensive Clinical Guide is a first-of-its-kind, barrier breaking work designed for all professionals involved in spine pain care, including physicians and nurses, as well as medical students, residents and fellows as a supplementary educational material.