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Synopsis of Spine Surgery2008
2nd edition
274 pp,
34 tables,
98 illustrations
softcover
ISBN: 9781588904959 / 9783131431127
A concise handbook for rapid review of surgical techniques
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The second edition of Synopsis of Spine Surgery uses a succinct, easily accessible outline format to present the latest diagnostic and management techniques for a range of spine problems. The book opens with review of general principles, including anatomy, surgical approaches, the physical examination, imaging and diagnostic testing, biomechanics of the spine and instrumentation, and the physiology of bone grafting. In the chapters that follow, the authors share their clinical expertise on the management of degenerative spinal conditions, deformities, and trauma, as well as on special topics such as tumors, infections, rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative spondyloarthropathies, and pediatric spine disorders.
Features:
Succinct outline format speeds reader through review of the goals of treatment, evaluation, classification of injuries, diagnosis, prognosis, indications, surgical treatments, and nonoperative treatment options, including pharmacologic intervention
Precise line drawings aid comprehension of surgical approaches and techniques
New chapters cover biological implants and motion sparing devices
Annotated bibliography provides reader with key references for further study
Handy portable size is ideal for busy physicians on the move
Synopsis of Spine Surgery will enable orthopaedic surgeons, spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, pain management specialists, and trainees, residents, and fellows in these specialties to optimize patient care. With its concise, easy-to-read format, the book is ideal for residents preparing for their annual in-service examination. It will also help medical students prepare for spine surgery rotations.
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