Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain series. It presents
evidence-based reviews of current protocols in the
management of pain.
Beginning with an overview of pain and its mechanisms, the
following sections examine different sources of pain and
approaches for its management.
Both acute and chronic pain are covered, as well as pain
management in children and the elderly.
Separate chapters are dedicated to nonpharmacotherapeutic
management techniques including
physiotherapy and yoga.
With contributions from recognised international experts, this
volume includes more than 100 full colour clinical
photographs, illustrations and tables.
Key points
First volume in World Clinics: Anesthesia, Critical Care &
Pain series
Presents evidence-based reviews of current protocols for
pain management
Covers acute and chronic pain and non-drug therapies
Contributions from experts in the UK, USA, Europe and
Asia
Includes more than 100 full colour photographs,
illustrations and tables

Table of Contents
Editorial
Abbreviations
Neurobiology of Persistent Pain: Recent Advances
Imaging: A Revolution in Pain Management
Pharmacotherapy in Chronic Pain
Lumbar Spinal Pain: Treatment Options
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Where Do We Stand?
Pain Management in Pediatric Patients
Radiofrequency Ablation for Lumbar Facet Joint Pain
Disc Techniques: Where is the Evidence?
Management of Acute Perioperative Pain in Patients with Chronic Pain Conditions
Practical Pain Management in the Elderly
Management of Cancer Pain
Complications in Pain Management Modalities: A Review
Physiotherapy, Pain Management, and Surgical Interventions for
Low Back Pain: Initial Review
Role of Homeopathy in Pain Management
Conceptual Basis of Yoga in Managing Chronic Pain