**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Family Medicine** Making the correct diagnosis is the first step in the effective management of patients in pain, and simplifying the diagnosis is the primary focus of Atlas of Common Pain Syndromes, 5th Edition . Dr. Steven D. Waldman provides clinicians with a clear, concise, and up-to-date understanding of the most common pain syndromes encountered in day-to-day practice, along with practical insights on how to diagnose and treat them. Featuring more than 1,000 high-quality illustrations , this unique atlas provides the information needed to make the correct diagnosis―the signs and symptoms associated with each syndrome, the testing needed to confirm the working diagnosis, and the differential diagnosis― in addition to the available treatment options . Covers more than 130 common pain conditions , including headache, facial pain, brachial plexus pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis, neuropathy, bursitis, gastrointestinal pain, sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain, and much more - Contains 13 new chapters covering Angina, Pulmonary Embolus, Pneumothorax, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Spigelian Hernia, Ectopic Pregnancy, Lyme Disease, Sciatic Nerve Entrapment at the Knee, Tibial Nerve Entrapment at the Knee, Saphenous Neuralgia, and Metatarsalgia - Uses a consistent, easy-to-follow visual format , and features more than 1,000 high-quality, clearly labeled illustrations , tables, and radiologic and ultrasound images―many new to this edition―that provide rich visual guidance and simplify making the correct diagnosis - Includes a "Side Effects and Complications" section and a “Clinical Pearls” section in every chapter that help you avoid potential pitfalls associated with each common pain syndrome - An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud "The book is an anatomically based reference for common pain-generating diagnoses. It is an efficient guide for medical personnel to reference when generating a differential diagnosis as it is organized by area of pain. The previous edition was published in 2019. This new edition has additional chapters." - ©Doody’s Review Service, 2024Jennifer E. Thuener, MD (University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita) Doody’s Score: 93 – 4 Stars! Step-by-step visual guidance on 130+ pain syndromes from world-renowned expert, Steven D. Waldman, MD, JD Steven D Waldman is an internationally recognized expert and pioneer in the specialty of Pain Medicine. Dr Waldman has received numerous awards and honors and is the author of over twenty textbooks and numerous academic articles on the specialty of Pain Management. His main clinical work is as an interventional pain management physician as well as being an active member of the medical staff at Truman Medical Center at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is a former President of the Society of Pain Practice Management (SPPM)