Pain Fellowship Books

[miamidoc2b]

What books do you guys recommend for someone starting fellowship this July? buddy of mine is starting and was asking me to inquire about books. Looking for stuff that will give you good knowledge and also help you pass the pain boards.

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[SeniorWrangler]

I started studying with Benzon, thought it was too basic, and switched to Raj. Raj is not as well written but it's got more information, it's also quite cheap if you want the 2008 edition because a new edition is coming out.

I would also recommend the Dannemiller pain review course. This is a series of lectures covering pain medicine that you can watch streaming on your computer or iPad or get on a flash drive to watch anywhere. They are pretty good in my opinion and would give you a lot of useful information before you start fellowship.

 

[oreosandsake]

http://www.painmed.org/AAPMtextbook/

 

[PinchandBurn]

I started studying with Benzon, thought it was too basic, and switched to Raj. Raj is not as well written but it's got more information, it's also quite cheap if you want the 2008 edition because a new edition is coming out.

I would also recommend the Dannemiller pain review course. This is a series of lectures covering pain medicine that you can watch streaming on your computer or iPad or get on a flash drive to watch anywhere. They are pretty good in my opinion and would give you a lot of useful information before you start fellowship.

this is great advice.

 

[miamidoc2b]

Thanks for the replies. Anyone else have any insights into which books are a must read? Preferably a book whose last edition isn't too old

 

[oreosandsake]

Thanks for the replies. Preferably a book whose last edition isn't too old

that AAPM book, Just came out 1-2 weeks ago.

http://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Treatment-Interventional-Integrative-Approaches/dp/1461415594

have also heard great things about this one

http://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Image-Guided-Spinal-Procedures-Consult/dp/0323042996/ref=pd_sim_b_1

 

[pastafan]

that AAPM book, Just came out 1-2 weeks ago.

http://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Treatment-Interventional-Integrative-Approaches/dp/1461415594

have also heard great things about this one

http://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Image-Guided-Spinal-Procedures-Consult/dp/0323042996/ref=pd_sim_b_1

+1 Furman's guide

 

[Taus]

+1 Furman's guide

Furmans atlas has been really helpful for me during my first few months of fluoro procedures in residency. It's actually the recommended atlas for my fellowship next year.

My reading of Benzon has left me w/ mixed feelings- seems somewhat variable depending on who authored the chapters. Granted I'm still a resident and may have found it to be more useful as a review (what it's meant for) when studying for boards next year after more formal training and having read from beefier texts.

Some people have rec'd the MGH handbook- though I'm hesitant to buy it as its from 2005- any thoughts?

Curious to see some reviews of the new AAPM book prior to buying it...

While I'm at it.... anyone think it's really worth it to shell out the $395 for the new/updated ISIS guidelines book as a fellow?

 

[oreosandsake]

My reading of Benzon has left me w/ mixed feelings- seems somewhat variable depending on who authored the chapters. Granted I'm still a resident and may have found it to be more useful as a review (what it's meant for) when studying for boards next year after more formal training and having read from beefier texts.

Some people have rec'd the MGH handbook- though I'm hesitant to buy it as its from 2005- any thoughts?


While I'm at it.... anyone think it's really worth it to shell out the $395 for the new/updated ISIS guidelines book as a fellow?

Taus, do you mean this one?
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/listi..._NotInStock_75Up-_-Q000000633-_-2684470792948


$395 is a lot for a book...

 

[Taus]

Yeah.

Yup... don't really want to spend another 395 as a fellow... Dea license, written n oral boards, pain atlas and few other books already > $5000 allotted that I don't really have...

 

[SeniorWrangler]

ISIS First Ed. is the Bible but is hard to read, I might wait a little while to see if the Second Ed. is a great improvement over the first. They had a special group price for the guidelines for new fellows who joined ISIS as a group when I went through fellowship, if you're not a member yet call them and see if they have anything like that. Some things are incredibly cheap while you're in training.

 

[Taus]

Gotcha- thanks. Im a member and 395 is the member rate- will look into the group/fellow thing

 

[lord_jeebus]

A while back we did an SDN group buy on the ISIS book. It looks like I paid $285 including shipping. I think you need 5 people for the group rate.

 

[oreosandsake]

ISIS First Ed. is the Bible .[/QUOTE]


I got that one. only $100 or so if i remember correctly.

besting the bible by 4-fold is a steep climb

 

[miamidoc2b]

Compilation of the books mentioned:

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PAIN MEDICINE Textbook
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1461415594/ref=nosim/studentdoctor-20


Furman's Atlas of Image-Guided Spinal Procedures
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0323042996/ref=nosim/studentdoctor-20


Essentials of Pain Medicine: 3rd Edition
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/listi..._NotInStock_75Up-_-Q000000633-_-2684470792948


2nd Edn. ISIS Practice Guidelines for Spinal Diagnostic & Treatment
https://spinalinjection.site-ym.com/store/view_product.asp?id=1208181


Expensive - wonder how one picks which one to get or skip

Essentials of Pain Medicine: 3rd Edition - are they they are coming with a new edition soon?

 

[Ducttape]

Compilation of the books mentioned:

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PAIN MEDICINE Textbook
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1461415594/ref=nosim/studentdoctor-20


Furman's Atlas of Image-Guided Spinal Procedures
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0323042996/ref=nosim/studentdoctor-20


Essentials of Pain Medicine: 3rd Edition
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/listi..._NotInStock_75Up-_-Q000000633-_-2684470792948


2nd Edn. ISIS Practice Guidelines for Spinal Diagnostic & Treatment
https://spinalinjection.site-ym.com/store/view_product.asp?id=1208181


Expensive - wonder how one picks which one to get or skip

Essentials of Pain Medicine: 3rd Edition - are they they are coming with a new edition soon?

that Essentials IS the new edition - published 2011. prio eddition was like 2005.

id get that and Furman.

 

[Blitz2006]

Best books to buy for the 2018 year?

These are the I figure are must gets:

1) Amazon product

2) Amazon product

 

[101N]

1. Pain Killer, by Barry Meier
2. Dream Land, by Sam Quinones

 

[Biohazard685]

Rathnell Atlas is a good refresher

Benzon's practical management of pain is a good one if you're going to cram for boards. It seemed like the Morgan and Mikhail of pain.

Furman and Waldman are two atlases.

If you're a resident then become a member of SIS and get their hardbound atlas and guidelines for cheap.

If you train at a big university it have access to a VA check the library, most of these books are available online thru the bonus for free.

Also remember that no book will ever teach you bedside manner.