Chronic pain management

Text includes: Pain - definition and classification; Assessing a patient with chronic pain; Physiology of chronic pain; The biophysiological model; Back pain; Neck pain; Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis; Neuropathic pain; Complex regional pain syndrome; Fibromyalgia; Painful diabetic neuropathy; Prevention of chronic post-surgical pain; Post-amputation pain; Facial pain; Headaches; Placebo and pain relief; Cancer pain; Injection therapy for chronic pain; Pharmacology - gabapentinoids; National guidelines in chronic pain; Guidance for primary care clinicians; Pain management in difficult times (COVID-19).

This book covers important topics in chronic pain relevant to many clinicians including, but not limited to, anaesthetists, intensive care professionals, surgical and nursing staff, junior doctors, operating department practitioners, general practitioners and medical students. It makes essential reading for healthcare workers and is also an invaluable first reference for physiotherapists, healthcare managers, psychologists and researchers with a need for an overview of the key aspects of this topic. It is written in a simple and consistent style that can be easily understood and applied to day-to-day clinical practice. This material will be an important tool for professional exams. It is an ideal companion for candidates who are preparing for their final exams that include the topic of chronic pain and will help to assess their preparation and guide appropriate revision.