Author Description

The first pain atlas to focus on diagnosis rather than treatment, this one-of-a-kind resource offers complete, concise, and highly visual guidance on the majority of pain syndromes encountered in clinical practice. Vivid illustrations depict the physical symptoms and anatomy of each pain site as well as key imaging findings involving techniques such as MRI, CT, and conventional radiography. Uses a consistent format to explore each pain syndrome, progressing through diagnostic codes signs and symptoms physical findings laboratory and radiographic testing treatment options and clinical pearls-allowing readers to find the information they need fast. Examines "hot topics" such as headache shoulder pain lumbar spine pain pelvic pain foot pain and diabetic polyneuropathy. Features over 125 spectacular, full-color line drawings by two master medical illustrators, as well as more than 50 crisply reproduced diagnostic images. Explores side effects and complications, helping clinicians avoid common diagnostic pitfalls. Includes the new ICD-9 codes to expedite billing.