Handbook of Pediatric Chronic Pain: Current Science and Integrative Practice

by Brenda C. McClain, M.D., associate professor of anesthesiology; and Santhanam Suresh, M.D. (Springer) The book addresses concerns unique to pediatric pain management, including the history of pediatric chronic pain; the advancement of pediatric pain management as a clinical subspecialty; the characterization of common pain syndromes; and the assessment of specific pediatric and adolescent pain syndromes. It also discusses such interventional techniques as therapeutic blocks, implantable systems, physical therapy, and complementary therapies.