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Steven D. Waldman, MD, JD, 335 pp, with illus, $85, W. B. Saunders Co, New York, NY, 2002.

Arch Neurol. 2003;60:1652.

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The treatment of pain is controversial in the United States. Professor Waldman authors a series of books on the subject, from the point of view of an anesthesiologist. This book is very practical and helpful. However, it is not perfect. It begins with a brief overview of the diagnostic criteria for many painful conditions, particularly in the head, spine, and limbs. It then gives information about treatment, including, in each case, instructions on how to inject the painful joint, bursa, near-tendon or near-nerve; many will be relived to see that the book manages to leave out the euphoriant and highly addictive OxyContin, preferring morphine elixir or methadone. Many will be amazed to see that so many parts of the body can be injected with a local anesthetic and methylprednisolone so quickly, routinely, repeatedly, and with such apparent assurance that the patient will be helped; it is reminiscent of the line . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Rollin J. Hawley, MD
Christiansberg, Va