Orthopaedic Knowledge Update(OKU):Spine 4

Orthopaedic Knowledge Update(OKU):Spine 4


Quickly find the most up-to-date research and new developments in the rapidly-evolving field of spine care. World
renowned editors give you an unbiased perspective of the most important literature from the past five years.


Developed by the North American Spine Society (NASS) and published by AAOS, OKU: Spine 4 is a focused compilation of
basic science, alternative treatment and management techniques, new technology, and much more. Featuring 7 sections ?2
more than its predecessor ?this new OKU specialty covers the gamut of pediatric and adult spine care and helps support
your clinical decision making.

Table of Contents
Section 1: Basic Science of the Spine


Raj D. Rao, MD, Section Editor


1. Applied Spine Anatomy


2. The Biomechanics of the Spinal Column


3. The Pathophysiology of Axial Neck and Low Back Pain


4. The Pathophysiology of Cervical and Lumbar Radiculopathy


5. The Pathophysiology of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy


6. The Pathophysiology and Treatment of Acute Spinal Cord Injury


7. Venous Thromboembolism in Patients With a Spine Disorder


Section 2: Nonsurgical Care of the Spine


Matthew Smuck, MD, Section Editor


8. The Pharmacologic Management of Spine Pain


9. Therapeutic Exercise for Low Back Pain


10. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment


11. Interventional Spine Care


12. Electrophysiologic Studies for Suspected Spine Disorders


13. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Widespread Pain


14. Psychosocial Considerations in Spine Disorders


15. The Interdisciplinary Treatment of Patients With Chronic Pain


16. Spine Orthoses


17. Rehabilitation After Spinal Cord Injury


Section 3: Spinal Trauma


Paul A. Anderson, MD, Section Editor


18. The Early Management of Spine Injuries


19. Upper Cervical Spine Injuries


20. Subaxial Cervical Spine Injuries


21. Thoracic and Lumbar Fractures


22. Fractures of the Sacrum


23. Spine Injuries in Sports


24. Whiplash-Associated Disorders


Section 4: The Adult Spine


Eeric Truumees, MD, Section Editor


25. The Evaluation and Management of Axial Neck and Low Back Pain


26. The Evaluation and Management of Cervical Radiculopathy and Myelopathy


27. Lumbar Disk Herniation


28. Thoracic Disk Degeneration


29. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis


30. Isthmic Spondylolisthesis in Adults


31. Adult Spine Defomity


32. Cervical and Lumbar Disk Replacement


33. Dynamic Stabilization in the Lumbar Spine


34. Alternatives to Autogenous Bone Graft in Spine Surgery


Section 5: The Pediatric Spine


John B. Emans, MD, Section Editor


35. Congenital Anomalies of the Spinal Column and Spinal Cord


36. Congenital and Infantile Idiopathic Early-Onset Scoliosis


37. Juvenile and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis


38. Neuromuscular Scoliosis


39. Scheuermann Kyphosis


40. Traumatic Pediatric Spine Injuries


41. Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis in Children and Adolescents


Section 6: Spine Disorders


Christopher Bono, MD, Section Editor


42. Primary and Metastatic Spine Tumors


43. Spine Tumors, Syringomyelia, Vascular Malformations, and Inradural Infections


44. Spine Infections


45. Spine Osteoporosis and Osteoporotic Fractures


46. Inflammatory Arthritides of the Spine


Section 7: Spine Care Policy and Research


Raj D. Rao, MD, Section Editor


47. Spine Care and Health Policy in the United States


48. The Role of the US Food and Drug Administration in Spine Care


49. Spine Care and the US Workers Compensation System


50. The Evaluation of Spine Surgery Outcomes