Book description
Drawing on the expertise of world-renowned orthopedic and neurological
spine surgeons,
Controversies in Spine Surgery: Best Evidence Recommendations
compiles, summarizes, and synthesizes the most relevant scientific
literature available in the field today. Each succinct, problem-oriented
chapter addresses a different controversial issue where there is a lack
of consensus about the best possible course of action. The authors
provide guidance and objective recommendations for each scenario based
on the most relevant data found in the literature to give surgeons the
background they need to make fully informed treatment decisions.Features:
Concise outline format enables rapid reading for the busy spine surgeon
Invaluable synopses of highly practical evidence-based literature
Detailed coverage of commonly disputed issues, such as how to manage
vertebral compression fractures, surgery for axial back pain,
minimally invasive lumbar fusion, the use of prophylactic antibiotics
in spine surgery, and much more
Grading of Best Evidence feature in which the
authors rate the viability of the data presented
Numerous summary tables throughout the text emphasize the main
conclusions of published studies
Pearls highlight important points in each chapter
This cutting-edge clinical reference will help every resident, fellow,
and spine surgeon in orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery streamline
their medical decision making process and improve their patient care.
This is exactly the book one should have ready access to.--American
Journal of NeuroradiologyAll providers who care for patients with spinal
problems should consider using this book to help with decision making
for their patients on an everyday basis.--Journal of Neurosurgery
"[Provides] a thorough review of the literature…nicely
arranged...concise, thorough and well organized…helpful tables and
references."--Doody's Review_x000D_ _x000D_ "5 star
rating" - Eric M. Masscicotte_x000D_ _x000D_ "The topic of
trauma is well covered and has a high degree of clinical relevance to
spinal trauma patients"- Eric M. Masscicotte_x000D_ _x000D_
"Awide audience can benefit from reading this book." Eric M.
Masscicotte_x000D_ _x000D_ "I look forward to reading future
editions" Eric M. Masscicotte Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Thomas Jefferson University, Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Massachussets, UMass
Memorial Hospital, Worcester, MA, USA
