Spine : core knowledge in orthopaedics / [edited by] Alexander R. Vaccaro.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Vaccaro, Alexander R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Spine--Diseases--Treatment.

Spine.

Spine--Pathophysiology.

Spine--Surgery.

Orthopedics.

Spinal Diseases.

Physiology, Pathological.

Spine--surgery.

Back Pain--therapy.

Orthopedic Procedures.

Medical Subjects:

Spinal Diseases.

Spine--surgery.

Back Pain--therapy.

Orthopedic Procedures.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

xv, 314 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Other Title:

Core knowledge in orthopaedics : spine

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, Pa. : Elsevier Mosby, [2005]

Summary:

Part of the new Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics series, this book fills a need for a relatively succinct, affordable reference that fosters a rapid mastery of the key concepts and core knowledge in spine surgery. It begins with a review of spinal anatomy and the examination techniques most relevant to the diagnosis of suspected spinal disorders. The remainder of the book progresses logically from the most commonly seen clinical problems to the least frequently encountered ones, and outline the appropriate management techniques, both surgical and non-surgical. With an authorship composed primarily of members of the acclaimed Rothman Institute spine surgery staff, Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics: Spine embodies a consistent, cohesive approach based on a wealth of hands-on experience.

Contents:

Basic anatomy of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine

Physical examination of the spine

Surgical approaches to the spine

Lumbar degenerative disk disease: understanding the pain generator

Low back pain: nonoperative treatment strategies

Herniation of the nucleus pulposus in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine

Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar degenerative disk disease: spinal stenosis

Surgical management of low back pain

Management of the failed back surgery patient

Kyphosis of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine

Spinal scoliotic deformities: adolescent idiopathic, adult degenerative, and neuromuscular

Lumbar spondylolisthesis

Osteoporosis: medical management and surgical treatment options

Metabolic and inflammatory diseases of the spine

The rheumatoid spine

Vertebral discitis and osteomyelitis

Primary and metastatic spinal tumors

Intradural spinal neoplasms

Pathophysiology and pharmacologic treatment of acute spinal cord injury

Spinal cord injury: prehospital and emergency room management, as well as timing of treatment

Cervical spine trauma

Throacic and lumbar spine trauma.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0323027318

OCLC:

56559438