Book description
Neurotrauma and Critical Care of the Spine
provides a concise review of the current surgical interventions and
medical treatments for patients with traumatic spine injuries. Experts
in the fields of neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery lead clinicians
through each stage of patient care, from prehospital care to initial
assessment to diagnostic work up and finally through operative and
nonoperative treatments. The book places special emphasis on critical
care of the patient and provides insight into future techniques for management.Features:
Review of fundamental science concepts, including pathophysiology,
spinal cord regeneration, and the biomechanics of the spine
Guidelines for selecting appropriate imaging modalities and
administering diagnostic tests, such as electrophysiological studies
Thorough descriptions of preoperative evaluation and medical
optimization of the patient
Chapters covering such important topics as pediatric management,
multidisciplinary approaches to rehabilitation and recovery,
socioeconomic issues, and ethical issues
Summary tables that synthesize the literature and provide an
overview of treatment options
More than 130 high-quality illustrations demonstrating key concepts
Guiding clinicians from assessment through rehabilitation, this book
presents a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach that will enable
neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, trauma and emergency specialists,
and residents in these specialties to optimize patient care. The
companion volume to this book is
Neurotrauma and Critical Care of the Brain
. "
Neurotrauma and Critical Care of the Spine
provides a concise overview of current concepts of SCI [spinal cord
injury] and spinal injury evaluation and care from the prehospital phase
through rehabilitation and social reintegration. Each chapter succinctly
covers the material, relaying time-tested concepts, and introducing new
information...Very informative with excellent illustrations, making a
sometimes difficult subject easy to grasp...Makes for easy reading a
reference. It should be particularly useful for residents and those
infrequently involved in the management of these challenging
patients."--The Journal of TRAUMA® Injury, Infection, and Critical
Care_x000D_ _x000D_ "[Four stars] [A] well compiled document on the
current status of diagnosis and treatment of brain
trauma...authoritative and up-to-date...very well organized...extensive
references...very well done...highly [recommended]."--Le Journal
Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques_x000D_ _x000D_ "The authors'
eloquence...is beyond doubt...a good book on the surgical management of
spinal cord injury...a good reference for neurosurgeons, neurologists,
and intensivists...a brief update on classification and
management."--Doody's Book Reviews Department of Neurosurgery,
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA Department of Orthopaedic
Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Rothman Institute, Philadelphia,
PA, USA
