The Chest Wall and Abdomen (Pain Medicine. A Case Based Learning Series)

1 Chapter Costosternal Syndrome 2 Chapter Manubriosternal Syndrome 3 Chapter Intercostal Neuralgia 4 Chapter Diabetic Truncal Neuropathy 5 Chapter Tietze's Syndrome 6 Chapter Precordial Catch Syndrome 7 Chapter Devil's Grip 8 Chapter Fractured Ribs 9 Chapter Post-Thoracotomy Pain 10 Chapter Nephrolithiasis 11 Chapter Acute Pancreatitis 12 Chapter Chronic Pancreatitis 13 Chapter Irritable Bowel Syndrome 14 Chapter Appendicitis 15 Chapter Diverticulitis

Here is the perfect text you need to provide your learners with real-life clinical scenarios that are ideal for Case-Based Learning and Discussion.

• Presents real-world patients in a real-world clinical setting, making learning fun and engaging.
• The Case-Based Learning approach focuses learners and clinicians on the key elements for each diagnosis and helps develop a deep understanding of how to diagnose and treat each condition.
• Covers everyday clinical problems such as costosternal syndrome, Tietze’s syndrome, devil’s grip, fractured ribs, post-thoracotomy pain, acute and chronic pancreatitis, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, and more.
• Cases unfold just the way they do in your clinic.
• Each case is accompanied with thoughtful clinical commentary and key messages from the author.
• Each chapter uses high-quality radiographic images, clinical photos, and full-color drawings to facilitate a clear, easy-to-understand approach to evaluation and diagnosis.
• An ideal self-assessment and review tool for pain medicine practitioners and trainees, as well as those preparing for the American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine certification and recertification exam.
• 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.

By Steven D. Waldman, MD, JD, Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology, Professor of Medical Humanities and Bioethics, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.