Synopsis of Spine Surgery

by An, Howard; Singh, Kern, M.D.

• ISBN13: 9781588904959
• ISBN10: 1588904954
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-16
• Publisher: Thieme Medical Pub

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Howard S. An is The Morton International Endowed Chair, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Director of the Division of Spine Surgery and Spine Fellowship Program, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.

Table of Contents

Patient evaluation and spine overview	p. 1
Anatomy and surgical approaches	p. 3
History and physical examination	p. 42
Spinal imaging and diagnostic tests	p. 52
Biomechanics of the spine and spinal instrumentation	p. 60
Physiology of bone grafts and bone graft substitutes	p. 78
Trauma	p. 83
Evaluation and management of spinal cord injury	p. 85
Spinal rehabilitation and disability evaluation	p. 90
Cervical spine trauma	p. 95
Thoracolumbar spine fractures	p. 104
Degenerative spinal conditions	p. 113
Biomechanical aspects of intervertebral disk degeneration	p. 115
Degenerative cervical spine disorders : surgical and nonsurgical treatment	p. 122
Degenerative thoracic spine conditions	p. 132
Lumbar disk disease : pathogenesis and treatment options	p. 137
Lumbar spinal stenosis	p. 148
Surgical management of axial back pain	p. 158
Deformity	p. 167
Lumbar spondylolisthesis	p. 169
Scoliosis	p. 178
Kyphotic spinal deformities in children and adults	p. 193
Miscellaneous	p. 203
Spinal tumors	p. 205
Spinal infections	p. 218
Rheumatoid arthritis	p. 229
Seronegative spondyloarthropathies	p. 236
Pediatric cervical spine disorders	p. 240
Index	p. 251
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