**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Family Medicine**
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
.
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