Thirty-seven actual patient cases contributed by leading headache specialists with detailed commentaries on diagnosis and treatment based on mechanisms of pain. Authors, Drs. Levin and Ward find that: "It is becoming increasingly clear that understanding the pathophysiological causes of pain in our patients holds the key to successful treatment." Each case is summarized with the key historical and clinical findings, forming the basis for discussion of over 20 categories of headache, facial and cervical pain?from the challenges in diagnosis, to treatment options, with thoughts on pathophysiology and prognosis. Chapters are organized on the basis of the Classification of Headache Disorders (ICDH-II)

Now in its updated Second Edition, this handbook provides the key information necessary to diagnose and treat headache. The information is presented in a practical and highly accessible manner. This edition incorporates the past few years' major advances in both diagnosis and treatment of headache. New chapters cover stratification of headache care and outcomes; serotonin syndrome; and borderline personality disorder. Also new to this edition is a chapter on what to do and when to refer in intractable cases.

This text is a comprehensive guide to the evaluation of patients with head and face pain. It is a resource for any physician or dentist to properly diagnosis and to learn the options for treating head and face pain, as well as know when to refer a patient to a specialist and how to identify which specialist is needed. It discusses the basic anatomy, etiology, and pathophysiology of head and face pain, classification guidelines for treatment, and clinical case examples. Additional chapters on nerve blocks, nerve stimulators, radiosurgery, microvascular decompression, Botox, and alternative and complementary medicine are also included. Diagnosis and Management of Head and Face Pain will be an invaluable resource for otolaryngologists, family physicians, oral surgeons, dentists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, pain specialists, and patients who suffer from head and face pain.

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 migraine and other headaches, occipital neuralgia, temporal arteritis, trigeminal neuralgia, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, 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.

Clinician's Guide to Headache: Head, Neck and Face Pain Syndromes is a comprehensive, pragmatic reference for those in headache practice settings. Organized on what headache specialists encounter in day-to-day headache practice settings, this practical volume is relevant as a primary reference for neurologists and other headache specialists looking for a resource on complex acute headache management. Developments in the field are highlighted, including biologics and invasive and non-invasive neuromodulation, catering to the latest advances in headache critical care. Chapters focus on anatomy and pathophysiology, neuroradiology, acute and chronic headaches, and clinically relevant sections on diagnosis and biases, consultation settings, placebos and nocebos, as well as the set-up of a comprehensive headache center. With a foundation based on recent developments in pathophysiology and anatomy, this volume provides an overview of headache disorders with a case-based approach. - Provides a practical reference on head, neck, and face pain syndromes for clinicians in headache practice setting - Features content on treatment methods including biologics and neuromodulation - Discusses the clinical implications of headache in a variety of concurrent conditions and populations - Covers the diagnosis and management of a variety of headache types, as well as head, neck, and face pain syndromes

Edited by internationally recognized pain experts, this book offers 73 clinically relevant cases, accompanied by discussion in a question-and-answer format.

As headache and facial pain are two of the most common medical complaints, it is essential that clinicians are well equipped to handle these issues. Clinician's Guide to Chronic Headache and Facial Pain is designed for all clinicians dealing with these syndromes in daily practice-whether in the outpatient, emergency, or ambulatory setting. Features