Spine Surgery in an Aging Population

Description

An invaluable primer on the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of aging patients with spine conditions
The growing population of people aged 65 and older has significant implications for health care systems and spine
care providers. Older patients today demand interventions that enable them to return to a functional lifestyle.
Treatment of degenerative spine disease in aging adults requires in-depth understanding of changes in physiology,
biomechanics, function, and modifiable risk factors. Equally important, providers need to listen to patients,
diagnose thoughtfully, learn about the person's goals, and teach them in plain language about the risks, alternatives,
and expectations of treatment options. This foundation is critical to developing informed patient-centered treatment
plans to improve outcomes.

Spine Surgery in an Aging Population by Nathaniel Brooks, Andrea Strayer, and a cadre of global contributors reflects
a rich array of expertise. With multidisciplinary contributions from renowned specialists in neurosurgery, orthopaedic
surgery, geriatrics, and rehabilitation, the book provides invaluable insights on caring for aging adults with
degenerative spine disease. Throughout 21 chapters, readers are provided with key concepts, expert knowledge, and
effective management strategies to avoid complications and improve outcomes for older adult spine patients.



1 Assessing the Aging Patient

2 Age-Related Changes in the Spine

3 Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis in the Aging Spine Patient

4 Surgical Decision-Making in the Aging Population

5 Perioperative Optimization in the Aging Population

6 Value-Based Care in the Aging Spine

7 Cervical Fractures

8 Thoracic and Thoracolumbar Fractures

9 Lumbar Fractures

10 External Orthosis Management
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