The 3rd Edition of the ultimate reference on the management of spinal disorders. Emphasizes natural history of disorders and careful evaluation of indications for surgery. Presents broad, contemporary coverage of pain management from neuroscience through alternative medicine. Features information on spinal instrumentation, minimally invasive lumbar surgery, and thoracoscopic surgery as well as up-to-date coverage of bone substitutes, discongenic back pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, re-do disc surgery, and outcomes research.
New chapters on discogenic back pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, interventional vascular radiology of the spinal cord, bone substitutes, and outcomes research.
Expanded coverage of minimally invasive lumbar surgery and thoracoscopic surgery, as well as spinal instrumentation.
Includes newer technologies for imaging, and offers improved MRI and CT images throughout.
FEATURES:
Presents key information--written by active clinicians--in a straightforward, practice-applicable manner.
Incorporates basic science and statistical information when appropriate, providing a more analytical, less anedoctal approach to management.
Emphasizes the natural history of disorders--and the careful evaluation of surgery indications--to guide readers away from over-treating the patient.
Addresses factors that help readers recognize and avoid difficult clinical situations.
Offers broad, contemporary coverage of pain management, from neuroscience to alternative medicine.