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Book review: Orofacial Pain and Headache

Orofacial Pain and Headache is the accomplishment of two world-renowned pain clinicians and scientists. Sharav and Benoliel have put together a very comprehensive book that elaborates on the many complex pain disorders of the head and face. Chronic pain disorders are multidimensional and pain disorders of this region of the body are exceptionally complex and often difficult to diagnose and manage. This book takes an interdisciplinary approach to evaluation and management based upon current knowledge of the science and evidence. Sharav and Benoliel together with a small group of experts in this field have organized a logical approach to evaluation and management in an evidence-based fashion. The initial chapters are broad strokes of the basic concepts of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropsychology, assessment and a clear presentation of the diagnostic process for persons with pain. They then provide individual chapters devoted to the major clinical problems in a logical manner. Each chapter provides good use of the current classification systems of head and face pain along with a thorough review of the current knowledge base on pathophysiology. The treatment sections are evidence-based and up to date and give a clear interdisciplinary guide to the clinician. There are two chapters devoted to the more ‘uncommon’ pain syndromes and those associated with complex medical problems. There are also two exceptional chapters on the neuropharmacology of pain and one emphasizing complementary and alternative medicine approaches to chronic pain. The editors have incorporated numerous figures and tables that clarify concepts and ideas along with excellent flow diagrams. In addition, they incorporate many illustrative cases that help to bring home key points. The only minor criticism would be that there is a limited expansion on the association of neck pain disorders and orofacial pain and headache. This is a well-written and timely review of orofacial pain and headache.