Surgical Management of Pain

A contemporary reference on the current state of pain surgerySurgical Management of Pain, Second Edition, is a completely updated state-of-the-art reference on neurosurgical pain management. This new edition is in full color and includes the following sections: Anatomic and Physiologic Foundations for Nociceptive and Neuropathic Pain, Pain Medicine, Pain Diagnoses, Surgical Procedures for Pain, and New Directions for Pain Surgery. The chapters in the book focus on procedures that are currently performed by neurosurgeons to relieve pain.Key Features:Emphasizes "e;best evidence"e; treatment optionsFree online access to videos demonstrating surgical techniques described in the bookExplores nonsurgical and pharmacologic methods of pain controlBeautifully illustrated drawings convey the wisdom of expert surgeonsThis book is a must-have for all neurosurgeons treating patients suffering from acute and/or chronic pain.Includes bonus videos!Sign up for a free account at http://mediacenter.thieme.com and add this title to your Favorites to view the videos.