The third edition of this concise, essential spine handbook builds upon the success of previous editions by incorporating the latest advancements in spinal care. Authored by highly renowned spine surgeons, this new edition is now presented in full color, featuring several hundred exquisitely crafted illustrations that enhance the learning experience.
Portable yet comprehensive, this indispensable resource offers a well-rounded perspective on both surgical and nonsurgical management of spine-related conditions and diseases in adult and pediatric patients. The opening chapters lay a solid clinical foundation, covering critical topics such as anatomy, physical examination, imaging, diagnostic testing, spine biomechanics, and instrumentation.
Clinical information is efficiently summarized in an outline format, allowing readers to quickly explore broad topics. The chapters are systematically arranged, addressing cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine pathologies. Key areas include trauma, degenerative changes, congenital conditions, tumors, and infections. Topics discussed include spinal cord injury, thoracolumbar spine fractures, lumbar disk disease, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal deformities in children and adults. Additional chapters delve into tumors, infections, and immune disorders affecting the spine, such as rheumatoid arthritis and seronegative spondyloarthropathies.
- New chapters on surgical positioning and neuromonitoring
- Updates on minimally invasive surgical techniques, bone physiology, and biologics
- Over 300 beautiful illustrations presented in full color
- Key references for deeper insights into topics
- Succinct layout ideal for cover-to-cover reading and board examination prep
Designed to be small enough to carry during rounds, this handy resource is especially useful for orthopedic
Authors:
Howard S. An (Author)
Edition:
3rd
Publication Date:
March 7, 2016
