IPod disappears from desktop; appears in iTunes, but is not functional

Is it possible to fix this without restoring my iPod?
Order of events:
1. I connect iPod to MacBook Pro
2. iPod appears on desktop (and finder)
3. iTunes freezes for a minute or two
4. Error message appears: "iTunes cannot read the contents of the iPod" "click Restore"
5. When I click ok: *iPod disappears from desktop/finder*
6. Only then does the iPod show up in iTunes, and *the only option iTunes gives is to Restore*
When the iPod appears +on the desktop, it has the name I gave it+.
But when it appears +in iTunes, it's just called "iPod."+ (Despite showing the correct serial number.)
Why does this happen? Can I fix it without restoring?

Update:
When I try to use the iPod now, it says "*no music*"—despite the fact that it also shows *90GB in use*.
(It's been a long time since I sync'd it, so I'm trying not to lose the data about tracks played, etc.)
Message was edited by: R.y.a.n.

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