reated by a team of pain specialists, this text concentrates on the "how," "what," and "why" of pain management, emphasizing practical clinical aspects. The book is written in outline style for fast reference in clinical settings. Beginning with diagnostic and therapeutic approaches--including pharmacologic, regional, psychological, and physical--the text describes 16 specific pain syndromes. Ideal for immediate reference--readers can access information by syndrome or by therapy--this volume distills the growing body of knowledge in this area and presents it in the format best suited to the needs of busy clinicians. Anesthesiologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, internists, general practitioners, orthopedic surgeons, and all health care specialists with patients in pain will want this book close at hand for frequent consultation