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“A tour de force of spine care from a master spine surgeon who has literally seen it all over the course of a four-decade career! This book is a must-read that is accessible to both the layperson and healthcare professionals. I found it both enjoyable and informative.” — Dr. Andrew J. Schoenfeld, Harvard Medical School professor and Spine editor in chief A practical and occasionally provocative look at the state of spinal surgical care Just a few decades ago most spine surgery was literally a gamble: maybe you’d get better and maybe you wouldn’t. Today we have the knowledge, understanding, and technology to predictably relieve pain and neurological deficits like never before — ye...
This reference focuses on individualized spinal injury assessments, immobilization techniques, nonoperative and operative indications, operative fixation strategies, and prognoses. Containing over 1900 references, Fractures of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine is an invaluable resource for orthopedic, spinal, and trauma surgeons; neurosurgeo
The official publication of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, this volume is the most authoritative and up-to-date reference on the lumbar spine. This edition provides more balance between basic science and clinical material and has been completely reorganized for easy reference. New chapters cover gene therapy, outcomes assessment, and alternatives to traditional nonoperative treatment. The editors have also added chapters on preparation for surgery, surgical approaches, spinal instrumentation, and bone grafts. Chapters on specific disorders have a consistent structure—definition, natural history, physical examination, imaging, nonoperative treatment, operative treatment, postoperative management, results of surgery, and complications.
A resource devoted exclusively to all aspects of spine trauma. Coverage is multi-disciplinary, covering orthopedic and neurosurgical topics. Also includes in-depth coverage of pain control, physical therapy, and rehabilitation, in addition to specific considerations of management.
Presents information "needed to assess, plan, and perform a surgical procedure on the musculoskeletal system of the adult" -- pref. to 2nd ed.
Here's all the practical, must-know information needed to diagnose and manage a full range of spinal disorders. Written with the busy practitioner in mind, this brand-new resource provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary spine surgery, focusing on the key information and procedures needed in the day-to-day practice of spine surgery. Features the expertise of 106 highly renowned clinicians from a wide range of disciplines including orthopaedics, neurosurgery, pediatric neurosurgery, pain management, rehabilitation, and more. Comprehensively covers the full range of spinal pathologies in adults and children. Presents information in brief, highly illustrated chapters, enabling readers to quickly find the information they need. User-friendly format features hundreds of boxes that highlight key concepts in the text. Includes a wealth of tables that summarize disease processes.Explores hot topics in the field such as spinal deformities in osteoporosis · spinal infections · primary spinal tumors · anterior minimally invasive techniques of the lumbar spine · and more. Provides a wealth of clear line drawings on surgical technique. With 112 additional contributors+