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.
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.
Key Features
- 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
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780443111051 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | By Steven D. Waldman, MD, JD, Senior Vice Provost and Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Kansas City University, Kansas City, MO, USA |
| Copyright Year | 2024 |
| Edition Number | 5 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875") |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 742 |
| Publication Date | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Stock Status | Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery |


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1. Acute Herpes Zoster of the First Division of the Trigeminal Nerve
2. Migraine Headache
3. Tension-type Headache
4. Cluster Headache
5. Swimmer’s Headache
6. Analgesic Rebound Headache
7. Occipital Neuralgia
8. Pseudotumor Cerebri
9. Intracranial Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Section II: Facial Pain Syndromes
10. Trigeminal Neuralgia
11. Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
12. Atypical Facial Pain
13. Hyoid Syndrome
14. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy of the Face
Section III: Neck and Brachial Plexus Pain Syndromes
15. Cervical Facet Syndrome
16. Cervical Radiculopathy
17. Fibromyalgia of the Cervical Musculature
18. Cervical Strain
19. Longus Colli Tendinitis
20. Retropharyngeal Abscess
21. Cervicothoracic Interspinous Bursitis
22. Brachial Plexopathy
23. Pancoast’s Tumor Syndrome
24. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Section IV: Shoulder Pain Syndromes
25. Arthritis Pain of the Shoulder
26. Acromioclavicular Joint Pain
27. Subdeltoid Bursitis
28. Bicipital Tendinitis
29. Avascular Necrosis of the Glenohumeral Joint
30. Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder
31. Biceps Tendon Tear
32. Supraspinatus Syndrome
33. Rotator Cuff Tear
34. Deltoid Syndrome
35. Teres Major Syndrome
36. Scapulocostal Syndrome
Section V: Elbow Pain Syndromes
37. Arthritis Pain of the Elbow
38. Tennis Elbow
39. Golfer’s Elbow
40. Distal Biceps Tendon Tear
41. Thrower’s Elbow
42. Anconeus Syndrome
43. Supinator Syndrome
44. Brachioradialis Syndrome
45. Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow
46. Lateral Antebrachial Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow
47. Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow
48. Olecranon Bursitis
Section VI: Wrist Pain Syndromes
49. Arthritis Pain of the Wrist
50. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
51. Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Tendinitis
52. de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
53. Arthritis Pain at the Carpometacarpal Joints
54. Ganglion Cysts of the Wrist
Section VII: Hand Pain Syndromes
55. Trigger Thumb
56. Trigger Finger
57. Sesamoiditis of the Hand
58. Plastic Bag Palsy
59. Carpal Boss Syndrome
60. Dupuytren’s Contracture
Section VIII: Chest Wall and Thoracic Pain Syndromes
61. Angina Pectoris
62. Costosternal Joint Pain
63. Manubriosternal Syndrome
64. Intercostal Neuralgia
65. Diabetic Truncal Neuropathy
66. Tietze’s Syndrome
67. Precordial Catch Syndrome
68. Fractured Ribs
69. Postthoracotomy Pain Syndrome
70. Pulmonary Embolus
71. Pneumothorax
Section IX: Thoracic Spine Pain Syndromes
72. Acute Herpes Zoster of the Thoracic Dermatomes
73. Costovertebral Joint Syndrome
74. Postherpetic Neuralgia
75. Nephrolithiasis
76. Thoracic Vertebral Compression Fracture
Section X: Abdominal and Groin Pain Syndromes
77. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
78. Acute Appendicitis
79. Peptic Ulcer Disease
80. Acute Pancreatitis
81. Chronic Pancreatitis
82. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
83. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
84. Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment
85. Diverticulitis
86. Spigelian Hernia
87. Ilioinguinal Neuralgia
88. Genitofemoral Neuralgia
Section XI: Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint Pain Syndromes
89. Lumbar Radiculopathy
90. Latissimus Dorsi Syndrome
91. Spinal Stenosis
92. Arachnoiditis
93. Discitis
94. Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Section XII: Pelvic Pain Syndromes
95. Osteitis Pubis
96. Gluteus Maximus Syndrome
97. Piriformis Syndrome
98. Ischiogluteal Bursitis
99. Endometriosis
100. Ectopic Pregnancy
101. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
102. Interstitial Cystitis
103. Testicular Torsion
104. Levator Ani Syndrome
105. Coccydynia
Section XIII: Hip and Lower Extremity Pain Syndromes
106. Arthritis Pain of the Hip
107. Snapping Hip Syndrome
108. Iliopectineal Bursitis
109. Ischial Bursitis
110. Meralgia Paresthetica
111. Phantom Limb Pain
112. Trochanteric Bursitis
Section XIV: Knee and Distal Lower Extremity Pain Syndromes
113. Arthritis Pain of the Knee
114. Lyme Disease
115. Avascular Necrosis of the Knee
116. Medial Collateral Ligament Syndrome
117. Medial Meniscal Tear
118. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Syndrome
119. Jumper’s Knee
120. Runner’s Knee
121. Suprapatellar Bursitis
122. Prepatellar Bursitis
123. Superficial Infrapatellar Bursitis
124. Deep Infrapatellar Bursitis
125. Osgood-Schlatter Disease
126. Baker’s Cyst of the Knee
127. Pes Anserine Bursitis
128. Sciatic Nerve Entrapment at the Knee
129. Common Peroneal Nerve Entrapment
130. Tibial Nerve Entrapment at the Knee
131. Saphenous Neuralgia
132. Tennis Leg
Section XV: Ankle Pain Syndromes
133. Arthritis Pain of the Ankle
134. Arthritis of the Midtarsal Joints
135. Deltoid Ligament Strain
136. Anterior Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
137. Posterior Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
138. Achilles Tendinitis
139. Achilles Tendon Rupture
Section XVI: Foot Pain Syndromes
140. Arthritis Pain of the Toes
141. Bunion Pain
142. Morton’s Neuroma
143. Intermetatarsal Bursitis
144. Freiberg Disease
145. Plantar Fasciitis
146. Metatarsalgia
147. Sesamoiditis
148. Calcaneal Spur Syndrome
149. Mallet Toe
150. Hammer Toe





