A Case-Based Approach to Neck Pain: A Pocket Guide to Pathology, Diagnosis and Management

This book is designed to serve as a reference for students and
healthcare providers who treat neck pain. Neck pain is a common
presenting complaint of patients who visit providers who treat
musculoskeletal conditions. As with many musculoskeletal complaints,
there is significant overlap in the presentation of many of
the pathologies that cause neck pain, which can create challenges
in arriving at an accurate diagnosis based on a patient’s history
and physical exam.
The book provides an overview of the most common causes ofneck pain including strains, sprains, facet-mediated pain, radiculopathies
and discogenic pain, and it delves into the diagnosis and
treatment for these commonly seen conditions. The book presents
the anatomy, pathophysiology, presentation, diagnostic work-up
and evidence-based treatment plans for common causes of neck
pain in an easily accessible manner. By doing so, we hope that it
will enable its readers to provide more accurate diagnosis and
effective treatments for their patients.
Ultimately, this book aims to guide providers from multiplespecialties and disciplines—including physical therapists, primary
care physicians, physiatrists and spine surgeons—in their
approach when treating patients who present with neck pain.