Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics Spine

Part of the new Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics series, this book fills a need
for a relatively succinct, affordable reference that fosters a rapid mastery of
the key concepts and core knowledge in spine surgery. It begins with a review
of spinal anatomy and the examination techniques most relevant to the diagnosis
of suspected spinal disorders. The remainder of the book progresses logically
from the most commonly seen clinical problems to the least frequently
encountered ones, and outline the appropriate management techniques, both
surgical and non-surgical. With an authorship composed primarily of members of
the acclaimed Rothman Institute spine surgery staff, Core Knowledge in
Orthopaedics: Spine embodies a consistent, cohesive approach based on a wealth
of hands-on experience.




Features


Features authors drawn largely from the staff of the Rothman Institute, one of
the largest and most well-respected spine training programs in the country?
providing a uniform and authoritative approach to patient management.
Offers a concise, high-yield presentation, with many tables, algorithms, and
specially designed diagrams, to promote efficient learning.
Includes coverage of non-operative methods and of the "failed back," pointing
the way to non-surgical, cost-efficient treatment approaches.


Chapter 1 Basic Anatomy of the Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, and Sacral Spine
Chapter 2 Physical Examination of the Spine
Chapter 3 Surgical Approaches to the Spine
Chapter 4 Lumbar Degenerative Disk Disease: Understanding the Pain Generator
Chapter 5 Low Back Pain: Non-Operative Treatment Strategies
Chapter 6 Herniation of the Nucleus Pulposus in the Cervical, Thoracic, and
Lumbar Spine
Chapter 7 Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Degenerative Disk Disease: Spinal
Stenosis
Chapter 8 Surgical Management of Low Back Pain
Chapter 9 Management of the Failed (Surgical) Back Patient
Chapter 10 Kyphosis of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine
Chapter 11 Spinal Scoliotic Deformities: Adolescent Idiopathic, Adult
Degenerative, and Neuromuscular
Chapter 12 Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
Chapter 13 Osteoporosis: Medical Management and Surgical Treatment Options
Chapter 14 Metabolic and Inflammatory Diseases of the Spine
Chapter 15 The Rheumatoid Spine
Chapter 16 Vertebral Discitis and Osteomyelitis
Chapter 17 Primary and Metastatic Spinal Tumors
Chapter 18 Intradural Spinal Lesions
Chapter 19 Pathophysiology and Pharmacologic Treatment of Acute Spinal Cord
Injury
Chapter 20 Spinal Cord Injury: Pre-Hospital and Emergency
Chapter 21 Cervical Spine Trauma
Chapter 22 Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Trauma