Textbook of Painful Conditions

TEXTBOOK OF PAINFUL CONDITIONS

ALPHABETICAL LISTING: TOTAL CONDITIONS: 257

• A - C (VOLUME 1) PAGES: 508; SIZE: 6 X 9 INCHES; 73 - PAINFUL CONDITIONS EXPLAINED
• D - M (VOLUME 2) PAGES: 504; SIZE: 6 X 9 INCHES; 69 - PAINFUL CONDITIONS EXPLAINED
• N - R (VOLUME 3) PAGES: 404; SIZE: 6 X 9 INCHES; 57 - PAINFUL CONDITIONS EXPLAINED
• S - X (VOLUME 4) PAGES: 418; SIZE: 6 X 9 INCHES; 58 - PAINFUL CONDITIONS EXPLAINED

FLOW OF CHAPTER

• OVERVIEW
• CLINICAL SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
• TESTING SCHEDULE
• DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
• TREATMENT APPROACH
• MEDICO-LEGAL TRAPS
• POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON PATIENTS'S PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
• KEY CONSIDERATIONS TO AVOID MISHAPS
• CLINICAL PEARLS DISCOVERED
• REFERENCES

FROM PREFACE

Pain is a universal experience - one that transcends age, gender, and geography. It serves as a signal of distress, yet its complexity often makes diagnosis and management a formidable challenge. Over the years, advancements in medical science have significantly improved our understanding of painful conditions, yet their sheer diversity continues to test even the most seasoned clinicians. It is this complexity and diversity that inspired the creation of the “Textbook of Painful Conditions” - a comprehensive, four-volume series dedicated to exploring virtually every painful condition known to the medical world.

This work has been meticulously structured to serve as an indispensable resource for specialists across all branches of medicine, as well as institutions, hospitals, nursing homes, and medical students. Designed for quick and easy access, the book arranges conditions alphabetically, ensuring that readers can swiftly locate the information they need during critical moments of clinical decision-making.

Structured for Clarity and Utility
Each chapter follows a uniform framework, reflecting a systematic approach to understanding and managing painful conditions:
Overview – Provides a concise introduction to the condition, summarizing its epidemiology and significance.
Clinical Signs and Symptoms – Highlights key manifestations to facilitate accurate recognition and diagnosis.
Testing Schedule – Outlines essential diagnostic tests and evaluations to confirm clinical suspicions.
Differential Diagnosis – Discusses conditions that mimic similar presentations, enabling precise differentiation.
Treatment Approach – Presents evidence-based therapeutic strategies, covering pharmacological, interventional, and rehabilitative modalities.
Medico-Legal Traps – Identifies potential legal challenges that may arise during diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing documentation and informed consent.
Potential Impacts on Patient’s Physical and Psychological Condition – Explores the holistic impact of pain, considering its influence on both physical function and mental well-being.
Key Considerations to Avoid These Mishaps – Offers preventive measures and precautions to mitigate risks and complications.
Clinical Pearls Discovered – Concludes each chapter with practical insights and wisdom gained through clinical experience, serving as guiding principles for effective management.