Wall & Melzacks Textbook of Pain e-dition 5e

The Textbook of Pain is the definitive resource for pain physicians, founded by the 'fathers' of modern pain medicine - Patrick Wall and Ronald Melzack. This 5th Edition of Wall & Melzack's Textbook of Pain, revised under new editorial leadership, covers virtually every aspect of pain. Describing the neurophysiology, psychology, and assessment of every type of pain syndrome. With today's full range of pharmacologic, surgical, electrostimulative, physiotherapeutic, and psychological management options. The e-dition package gives you the book plus access to a website that is continuously updated for the life of the edition. All drug information is linked to Mosby's Drug Consult, all references are linked to MEDLINE/PubMed, and all illustrations and tables can be downloaded into PowerPoint(R) slides for presentations.The most complete coverage of the physiology, psychology, assessment, and management of pain availableInternational board of contributors consisting of the leading figures in pain medicineLatest edition ensures that this title is once again the most current, reliable, and complete core reference in the fieldFeatures the expertise of two highly respected new editors -- Stephen McMahon PhD and Martin Koltzenburg MD PhD -- as well as many leading experts for a completely fresh look at the subjectUses a new format designed to present therapeutic options in an easy-to-review mannerProvides increased coverage of anaesthetic techniquesIncorporates the most recent pharmacologic developments involving drug categories such as anticonvulsants, antidepressants, muscle relaxants, and cannabinoidsSeveral new chapters, including ones focusing on addiction to pain medication, clinical trials, evidence-based medicine in pain, and an extended headache section (1 chapter in the 4th edition compared to 4 chapters in this edition)Provides a full range of new illustrations to provide a colourful and graphic representation of important conceptsAccurately reflects all of the developments that have taken place in this rapidly moving field