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."

This master text from a living legend includes in-depth coverage of the diagnosis, evaluation, theoretical framework, and treatment of vertebral pain. Reviewing basic mainstream medical knowledge regarding painful conditions of spinal and vertebral origin, the world-renowned author examines the anatomic, developmental, and pathological conditions known to produce pain. These pain syndromes include headache, shoulder and neck pain, mid and low back pain, and disorders that involve the abdomen and extremities. The section on the use of manual techniques provides a bridge between the medical...

Specifically designed to address the needs of all specialists involved in the care of chronic pain patients, this source clarifies the ethical and legal issues associated with the diagnosis, assessment, and care of patients suffering from long-term pain. Divided into five comprehensive sections, this source covers a variety of topics to help the chronic pain clinician gain perspective on the interaction between ethics, the law, and the provision of medical services.