A Practical Guide to Care of Spinal Cord Injuries : Clinical Questions and Answers / by Hyun-Yoon Ko.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ko, Hyŏn-yun.

Series:

Medicine Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Neurology.

Physical therapy.

Physiotherapy.

Local Subjects:

Neurology.

Physiotherapy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (832 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2023.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2023.

Summary:

This book, structured as a collection of questions and answers commonly encountered in the care of individuals with spinal cord injuries, aims to facilitate easy access to clinical and practical information for those involved in their treatment. The author, known for their expertise in spinal cord injuries, has developed this book to offer concise knowledge specifically tailored for clinicians and related healthcare professionals engaged in the care of spinal cord injuries. Unlike his previous works, this book goes beyond the traditional format and incorporates more concise and clinically-oriented questions and answers. Drawing from the author's practical experience and his role in training resident physicians in spinal cord medicine at the University Hospital, the content of this book addresses practical and clinical considerations. To enhance clinical understanding, the book extensively employs figures and tables throughout its comprehensive coverage of various aspectsof spinal cord medicine. The author aspires for this book to serve as a valuable clinical companion, providing supplemental practical guidance for daily practice in the field of spinal cord injuries.

Contents:

1.Introduction and overview of spinal cord injuries

2. Development and clinically oriented functional neuroanatomy of the human spinal cord and spine

3. Functional utilization and related kinematics of the extremity muscles after spinal cord injuries

4. Predicted functional outcomes after spinal cord injuries

5. Spinal fractures

6. Imaging studies of spinal cord injuries

7. Laboratory tests in the care of spinal cord injuries

8. Pharmacotherapeutics in spinal cord injuries

9. Characterization of spinal cord lesions

10. Epidemiology of spinal cord injuries

11. Neurological classification of spinal cord injuries

12. Spinal shock and acute phase management of spinal cord injuries

13. Incomplete spinal cord injury syndromes

14. Nontraumatic spinal cord lesions

15. Syringomyelia

16. Conus medullaris and cauda equina injuries

17. Cardiovascular dysfunction in spinal cord injuries

18. Respiratory dysfunction in spinal cord injuries

19. Orthostatic hypotension

20. Autonomic dysreflexia

21. Venous thromboembolism after spinal cord injuries

22. Electrolyte and metabolic disorders in spinal cord injuries

23. Neurogenic bladder dysfunction

24. Neurogenic bowel dysfunction and gastrointestinal complications

25. Neurogenic sexual dysfunction

26. Pressure injuries

27. Neurogenic heterotopic ossification

28. Pain in spinal cord injuries

29. Pediatric spinal cord injuries

30. Spinal cord injuries in the elderly

31. Dysfunctional sleep in spinal cord injuries

32. Upper extremity management in spinal cord injuries

33. Psychological issues in spinal cord injuries.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Ko, Hyun-Yoon A Practical Guide to Care of Spinal Cord Injuries

ISBN:

981-9945-42-9

OCLC:

1402033278