Cambridge Handbook of Pain Medicine

Contributors
Pain Handbook Introduction
Part I Introduction to Pain: Pain Signaling Pathways
Chapter 1 Central Neuropathic Pain Signaling Pathways
Chapter 2 Cannabinoids Pain Signaling Pathways
Chapter 3 The Microbiome and Chronic Pain Syndromes
Part II Common Categories of Pharmacologic Medications to Treat Chronic Pain
Chapter 4 Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Chapter 5 Acetaminophen
Chapter 6 Topicals
Chapter 7 Muscle Relaxants
Chapter 8 Opioids
Chapter 9 Antineuropathic Medications
Chapter 10 Cannabinoids
Part III Chronic Pain Conditions Head and Neck
Chapter 11 Post-dural Puncture Headache
Chapter 12 Migraines
Chapter 13 Trigeminal Neuralgia
Chapter 14 Occipital Neuralgia
Part IV Spine
Chapter 15 Chronic Neuraxial Spine Pain
Chapter 16 Vertebral Compression Fractures
Chapter 17 Sacral Insufficiency Fractures
Part V Extremities
Chapter 18 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chapter 19 Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder
Chapter 20 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Chapter 21 Osteoarthritic Hip Pain
Chapter 22 Osteoarthritic Knee Pain
Chapter 23 Chronic Ankle and Foot Pain
Chapter 24 Plantar Fasciitis
Chapter 25 Phantom Limb Pain
Part VI Misc
Chapter 26 Post-herpetic Neuralgia (PHN)
Chapter 27 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Chapter 28 Sickle Cell Disease
Chapter 29 Breast Pain
Chapter 30 Post-thoracotomy Pain
Chapter 31 Multiple Sclerosis Pain
Chapter 32 Cerebral Palsy
Chapter 33 Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Chapter 34 Post-stroke Pain
Chapter 35 Chronic Abdominal Pain
Chapter 36 Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chapter 37 Postsurgical Nerve Entrapment
Chapter 38 Cancer Pain
Part VII Adjunctive Therapy
Chapter 39 Neuromodulation
Chapter 40 Regenerative Medicine
Chapter 41 Cognitive Therapy
Chapter 42 Alternative Therapy
Chapter 43 Role of CBD in Chronic Pain

The practice of pain medicine has changed dramatically over the past few years. This practical and accessible evidence-based clinical handbook provides medical and nursing professionals with in-depth and up-to-date information on the various types of chronic pain, the underlying causes, and associated symptoms. Focused primarily on the management of chronic pain, the book covers the major chronic pain conditions in the head and neck, spine, and extremities. Also, it provides invaluable guidance on various pain management techniques, including medication, physical therapy, and psychological interventions. With this knowledge, healthcare professionals will be equipped to provide more effective and compassionate care, improve patients' quality of life, and reduce the risk of chronic pain and opioid dependence. An invaluable resource for pain medicine physicians, anesthesiologiests, primary care physicians, emergency medicine physicians, and nurse anaesthetists as well as those physicians preparing for US Board certification and recertification exams.