Pain Treatment for Acute and Chronic Conditions: A Comprehensive Handbook Timothy R. Deer and Jason E. Pope
Table of Contents
The Basics: I. Background Focus
Chapter 1
Chronic Pain
George C. Chang Chien DO, Eduardo Jusino MD, and Armin Deroee, MD
Chapter 2
Mechanisms of Chronic Pain
Eduardo Jusino MD, George C. Chang Chien DO, and Beth H. Mintzer MD, MS
Chapter 3
Overview of Chronic Pain
Denis G. Patterson, DO
The Basics: II. Anatomy
Chapter 4
Anatomy of the Spine
Harpreet Singh, MD, George C. Chang Chien, DO, and Robert Bolash, MD
Chapter 5
Peripheral Pathways and Anatomy of the Peripheral Nerve
Michael I. Yang, MD
Evaluation and Assessment: III. History and Physical
Chapter 6
Evaluation of Headache
Zachary McCormick, MD and Rajiv Reddy, MD
Chapter 7
Cervical Spine History & Physical
Navdeep Singh Jassal, MD
Chapter 8
History and Physical Examination of the Thoracic Spine
Reda Tolba, MD
Chapter 9
Lumbar Spine History and Physical
Navdeep Singh Jassal, MD
Chapter 10
Upper Extremity Physical Examination
Enrique Galang, MD
Chapter 11
Lower Extremity Physical Examination
See Loong Chin, MD, Enrique Galang, MD, and George C. Chang Chien, DO
Chapter 12
History and Physical Examination for Neuropathy
Reda Tolba, MD
Chapter 13
History and Physical Exam: Systemic Rheumatologic Disorders
John Hau, MD
Evaluation and Assessment: IV. Imaging and EMG/NCV
Chapter 14
Indications /Interpretation for Advanced Imaging: MRI and CT
Nomen Azeem, MD
Chapter 15 Indications for/Interpretation of Electrodiagnostic Testing
Prin X. Amorapanth, MD, PhD and George C. Chang Chien, DO
Evaluation and Assessment: V. Surgical Referral
Chapter 16
Indications for Surgery for Low Back Pain
Ryan Galica, MD
Conservative Treatment: VI. Medical Conservative Care
Chapter 17
Spectrum of Pain Care
John Hau, MD
Chapter 18
Chronic Pain Rehabilitative Programs
George C. Chang Chien, DO, Randy L. Calisoff, MD, and James W. Atchison, DO
Chapter 19
Physical Therapy in the Management of Chronic Pain
Justin F. Averna, DO and George C. Chang Chien, DO
Chapter 20
Opioid Medications for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
Jonathan D. Carlson, MD and Joshua Peloquin, DO
Chapter 21
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)
Reda Tolba, MD
Chapter 22
Anticonvulsants
Radhika P. Grandhe, MBBS, MD and George C. Chang Chien, DO
Chapter 23
Antidepressants
Alexander Bautista, MD and George C. Chang Chien, DO
Chapter 24
Antispasmodics
Andrew M. Hall, MD
Chapter 25
Steroids
Christine El-Yahchouchi, MD and Salim Hayek, MD
Conservative Treatment: VII. Interventional Conservative Care
Chapter 26
Radiologic Safety in Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine
W. Porter McRoberts, MD
Chapter 27
Interventional Conservative Care: Trigger Points
Nomen Azeem, MD
Chapter 28
About the Author: Timothy R. Deer, MD
The Center for Pain Relief
Charleston, WV
Jason E. Pope, MD
Summit Pain Alliance
Santa Rosa, CA
