Book description
Decision Making in Spinal Care
presents all the current information on management strategies for the
most common spine problems, including trauma injuries, metabolic and
degenerative diseases, and spinal deformities. Each chapter opens with a
concise introduction to the topic and discussion of the classification
of the injury, condition, or management approach. The authors then
describe the diagnostic workup of the patient, the treatment options
available, the likely outcome, and possible complications. Highlights:
Treatment algorithms at the start of each chapter enable clinicians
to rapidly determine the pathology of a spine condition, formulate a
diagnostic plan, and choose which surgical or nonsurgical treatment is best
Discussion of contemporary spinal issues, including spinal tumors,
osteoporosis, minimally invasive surgery, and nonfusion techniques,
keeps the clinician abreast of the latest advances
Annotated lists of key references, complete with synopses of the
articles and chapters referenced, enable readers to pursue topics at
greater length
More than 200 figures demonstrate important concepts
This must-have reference is ideal for orthopedic surgeons,
neurosurgeons, physiatrists, and primary care physicians seeking to
sharpen their clinical decision-making skills in managing spine
conditions. The book will also benefit spine fellows, medical students,
and residents needing a comprehensive board review. "Very concise
and focused...The strength of the text is the breadth with which it
covers conditions of the spine, incorporating 70 chapters to the wide
range of diagnoses, imaging, and treatment
methods...recommend[ed]."--Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports
Physical Therapy_x000D_ _x000D_ "Size, volume and weight of the
book make it an ideal companion to take along frequently and to look up
various topics easily...Most important topics in spine surgery are
nicely detailed and on each major subject conclusions are drawn with an
accurate overview and ensuing algorithm for swift decisions...provides
insight into medical conditions in spinal care. The inherent thought
process of each chapter guides the surgeon straight to the most
important topic on each subject, giving enough background information
for junior doctors, whilst also giving concise knowledge for senior
physicians in an easy to handle book."--European Journal of
Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology_x000D_ _x000D_ "An ideal
companion to take along frequently...provides a general overview of
major and current topics in spinal surgery...nicely detailed...very
good."--European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Rothman Institute at
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA Professor of
Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson
University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
