Neuropathic Pain: Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Treatment

The incidence of neuropathic pain continues to rise, yet it is an affliction often misdiagnosed or inadequately treated. Although in recent years considerable research has been dedicated to understanding its mechanisms, there have been few advances in treatment. The contributors to this book are internationally renowned leaders in the fields of peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain. They discuss clinical approaches to diagnosis and treatment of neuropathic pain, its underlying mechanisms, and strategies for prevention. In addition, chapters cover timely issues, including legal and ethical concerns surrounding pain treatment, the status of clinical trial methods, and educational efforts. Comprehensive yet concise, this book serves as a guide for diagnostic approaches and treatment of neuropathic pain for the student, resident, practicing physician, researcher, and specialist.

David M. Simpson, MD is Professor of Neurology and Director of Neuromuscular Division, Director of Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratories, and Director of Neuro-AIDS Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.

Justin C. McArthur, MBBS, MPH is Professor of Neurology, Pathology and Epidemiology and Director of Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltiomore, Maryland.

Robert H. Dworkin, PhD, is Professor of Anesthesiology, Neurology, Oncology, and Psychiatry, and Professor at the Center for Human Experimental Therapeutics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York.