Spine Disorders (WYSYŁKA KURIEREM GRATIS!)

An essential, one-stop reference guide to the evaluation and treatment of patients with cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine disease. Based on a course taught by these highly respected authors at the American Academy of Neurology’s Annual Meeting, this volume gives concise descriptions of the anatomy of spine conditions; neurologic and physical findings; advice on diagnostic tests and when to order them; and medical and surgical treatment options. Commonly performed spinal procedures are also described, including the rapidly changing field of minimally invasive surgery. Pitfalls of evaluating and treating spine patients are highlighted, along with advice on how to approach the patient who does not improve or worsens after spine surgery. Spine Disorders: Medical and Surgical Management is an essential purchase for all practitioners in this field.Co-authored by a neurologist and a neurosurgeon - provides readers with a balanced approach to the patient with a spine disorderBased on the authors’ extensive clinical and pedagogical experience - provides expert opinion on management, including examples of previous mistakes in diagnosis and managementEasy-to-read tables give a quick, clear guide to diagnosis and treatmentExamples of previous mistakes within diagnosis and management help care providers to avoid similar errorsSections on diagnostic imaging help the care provider to exchange meaningful information with radiology colleagues