Raj's Practical Management of Pain

Get the core knowledge in pain medicine you need from one of the most trusted resources in the field. The new fourth edition guides you through every aspect of pain medicine with concise descriptions of evaluation, diagnosis of pain syndromes, rationales for management, treatment modalities, and much more. From commonly seen pain syndromes, including headaches, trunk pain, orofacial pain, back pain, and extremity pain…through specific pain management challenges such as postoperative pain, pain due to cancer, phantom pain, and pain in the management of AIDS patients…this popular text will equip you with the know-how you need to effectively manage even your most challenging cases.

• A practical, multidisciplinary approach to pain management makes key concepts and techniques easier to apply to everyday practice.
  
• Expert contributors provide the latest knowledge on all aspects of pain management, from general principles through to specific management techniques.
  
• Detailed discussions of the latest concepts and treatment plans help you provide the best possible outcomes for all your patients.

• Extensively updated chapters acquaint you with the most current trends and techniques in pain management.
  
• A new section on complications helps you avoid and manage potential pitfalls.
  
• A new editorial team ensures that you are getting the freshest, most clinically relevant information available today.
  
• New, full-color art clarifies key concepts and techniques.

Professor Emeritus of Anesthesiology

Associate Chair for Academic Affairs and Promotions

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Chicago, Illinois

John & Emma Bonica Endowed Chair for Anesthesiology and Pain Research
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
UW Medicine
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington