Spinal cord medicine : principles and practice / editor-in-chief, Vernon W. Lin ; associate editors, Diana D. Cardenas ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Lin, Vernon W., 1959-

Cardenas, Diana D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Spinal cord--Wounds and injuries.

Spinal cord.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxiv, 1043 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Demos, c2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is the most comprehensive text available, encompassing the breadth and depth of the field of spinal cord medicine, covering topics from acute medical and surgical management to cutting-edge research, rehabilitation, and psychosocial care. This book was developed for all physicians, research scientists, and other health care professionals involved in the management of individuals with SCI, multiple sclerosis, and other spinal cord disorders. This practical clinical guide is the ultimate single source of information on SCM. It will be especially useful for physicians taking the examination

Contents:

Title page; Table Of Contents; Preface; Foreword; Contributors; I Introduction; II Acute Spinal Cord Injury Management And Surgical Considerations; III Medical Management; IV Management Of The Bladder, Bowel, And Sexual Dysfunction; V Neurologic Aspects Of Spinal Cord Care; VI Musculoskeletal Care; VII Rehabilitation; VIII Recent Advances In Spinal Cord Research; IX Special Topics In Spinal Cord Medicine; X Psychosocial Issues And Support Environment; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-97458-7

9786611974589

1-934559-41-5

OCLC:

67765267