The Lumbar Spine(3e): Official Publication of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine

The official publication of the International Society for the
Study of the Lumbar Spine, this volume is the most authoritative
and up-to-date reference on the lumbar spine. This edition
provides more balance between basic science and clinical
material and has been completely reorganized for easy reference.

New chapters cover gene therapy, outcomes assessment, and
alternatives to traditional nonoperative treatment. The editors
have also added chapters on preparation for surgery, surgical
approaches, spinal instrumentation, and bone grafts. Chapters on
specific disorders have a consistent structure뾡efinition,
natural history, physical examination, imaging, nonoperative
treatment, operative treatment, postoperative management,
results of surgery, and complications.