Full Description
The second edition of Synopsis of Spine Surgery uses a succinct, easily accessible outline format to present the latest diagnostic and management techniques for a range of spine problems. The book opens with review of general principles, including anatomy, surgical approaches, the physical examination, imaging and diagnostic testing, biomechanics of the spine and instrumentation, and the physiology of bone grafting. In the chapters that follow, the authors share their clinical expertise on the management of degenerative spinal conditions, deformities, and trauma, as well as on special topics such as tumors, infections, rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative spondyloarthropathies, and pediatric spine disorders.Features: -Succinct outline format speeds reader through review of the goals of treatment, evaluation, classification of injuries, diagnosis, prognosis, indications, surgical treatments, and nonoperative treatment options, including pharmacologic intervention -Precise line drawings aid comprehension of surgical approaches and techniques -New chapters cover biological implants and motion sparing devices -Annotated bibliography provides reader with key references for further study -Handy portable size is ideal for busy physicians on the move Synopsis of Spine Surgery will enable orthopaedic surgeons, spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, pain management specialists, and trainees, residents, and fellows in these specialties to optimize patient care. With its concise, easy-to-read format, the book is ideal for residents preparing for their annual in-service examination. It will also help medical students prepare for spine surgery rotations.
Contents
Section I. General 1. Anatomy and Surgical Approaches 2. History and Physical Examination 3. Spinal Imaging and Diagnostic Tests 4. Biomechanics of the Spine and Spinal Instrumentation 5. Physiology of Bone Grafts and Bone Graft Substitutes Section II. Trauma 6. Spinal Cord Injury: Evaluation and Management 7. Spinal Rehabilitation and Disability Evaluation 8. Cervical Spine Trauma 9. Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures Section III. Degenerative Spinal Conditions 10. Biomechanical Aspects of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration 11. Degenerative Cervical Spine Disorders: Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatment 12. Degenerative Thoracic Spine Conditions 13. Lumbar Disc Disease: Pathogenesis and Treatment Options 14. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis 15. Surgical Management of Axial Back Pain Section IV. Deformity 16. Lumbar Spondylolisthesis 17. Scoliosis 18. Kyphosic Spinal Deformities in Children and Adults Section V. Miscellaneous 19. Spinal Tumors 20. Spinal Infections 21. Rheumatoid Arthritis 22. Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies 23. Pediatric Cervical Spine Disorders
