Decision making in spinal care

Title:

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

New York, NY : Thieme, 2013

Physical Description:

xxiv, 612 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

ISBN:

9781604064179

Abstract:

"Decision Making in Spinal Care, 2nd Edition presents current management strategies for the most common spine problems, including trauma injuries, metabolic and degenerative diseases, and spinal deformities. Each chapter opens with a concise introduction to the topic and discussion of the classification of the injury, condition, or management approach. The authors then describe the diagnostic workup of the patient, the treatment options available, the likely outcome, and possible complications. Chapters also include useful decision making algorithms"--Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Spinal Diseases -- therapy

Decision making

Orthopedic Procedures

Spinal Injuries -- therapy

Added Author:

Anderson, D. Greg,

Vaccaro, Alexander R.

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Summary

A comprehensive and concise reference for determining treatment options of the spine

Updated and expanded to reflect current management strategies and new technologies, Decision Making in Spinal Care, Second Edition provides readers with focused guidance to every major topic in spine, with an emphasis on clinical decision making. Covering the most common spine problems, this new edition covers the spectrum of diagnoses seen in a typical spinal practice, from trauma injuries to metabolic and degenerative diseases to spinal deformities.

Highlights of the Second Edition:

Focuses on "must-know" information that significantly impacts clinical decisions Includes new spinal technologies in the Contemporary Topics section to keep readers current Contains more algorithms, figures, and diagrams to aid understanding and facilitate rapid management guidance Written by world-renowned spinal care experts

This handy portable reference will enable residents, fellows, spine surgeons, and associated clinicians in orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery to quickly access the information they need to make the right decisions in treating typical spinal conditions.

Author Notes

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA