Presents a wealth of information in a clearly written, easily accessible manner, enabling you to effectively assess and draw up an optimal treatment plan for patients with acute or chronic pain.

Takes a practical, multidisciplinary approach, making key concepts and techniques easier to apply to everyday practice.

Shares the knowledge and expertise of global contributors on all facets of pain management, from general principles to specific management techniques.

Discusses the latest, best management techniques, including joint injections, ultrasound-guided therapies, and new pharmacologic agents such as topical analgesics.

Covers recent global developments regarding opioid induced hyperalgesia, neuromodulation and pain management, and identification of specific targets for molecular based pain.

Includes current information on the use of cannabinoids in pain management and related regulatory, professional, and legal considerations.

Includes the latest guidelines on facet injections and safety of contrast agents.

Provides new, evidence-based critical analysis on treatment modality outcomes and the latest information on chronic pain as a result of surgical interventions.

Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.