| Description |
xv, 921 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
Sect. IV. Therapy -- Ch. 19. Medical Therapy -- Ch. 20. Surgical Therapy -- App. A. Low Back Pain -- App. B. Neck Pain |
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Sect. I. Anatomy, Biomechanics, Epidemiology, and Sources of Spinal Pain -- Ch. 1. Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Cervical and Lumbar Spine -- Ch. 2. Epidemiology of Neck and Low Back Pain -- Ch. 3. Sources of Spinal Pain -- Sect. II. Clinical Evaluation of Neck and Low Back Pain -- Ch. 4. History -- Ch. 5. Physical Examination -- Ch. 6. Laboratory Tests -- Ch. 7. Radiographic Evaluation -- Ch. 8. Miscellaneous Evaluations -- Ch. 9. A Standardized Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Spinal Pain -- Sect. III. Diseases Associated with Spinal Pain -- Ch. 10. Mechanical Disorders of the Spine -- Ch. 11. Rheumatologic Disorders of the Spine -- Ch. 12. Infections of the Spine -- Ch. 13. Tumors and Infiltrative Lesions of the Spine -- Ch. 14. Endocrinologic and Metabolic Disorders of the Spine -- Ch. 15. Hematologic Disorders of the Spine -- Ch. 16. Neurologic and Psychiatric Disorders of the Spine -- Ch. 17. Referred Pain -- Ch. 18. Miscellaneous Diseases |
| Summary |
"Previously published as two separate books, Low Back Pain and Neck Pain, this book presents all of today's best clinical knowledge on both of these areas in a single comprehensive, definitive volume. Its multidisciplinary approach thoroughly explores the pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of back and neck pain, putting the latest techniques and treatments at readers' fingertips. Key features in the book include: All of the newest medication guidelines - including tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in inflammatory disease and sciatica, the appropriate use of cox-2 inhibitors and analgesics and much more; Explores topics such as Tnf alpha inhibitors in spine disease, new osteoporosis therapies and recent breakthroughs in diabetes treatment; Updates the surgery section with new information on minimally invasive surgery, the role of bone morphogenic protein and disc replacement; Incorporates new content on complementary and alternative therapies."--Publisher's description |
| Notes |
Rev. ed. of 2nd ed.: Low back pain. c1995 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Spine -- Diseases -- Diagnosis.
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Backache -- Treatment.
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Neck pain -- Treatment.
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Diagnosis.
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Low Back Pain.
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Neck Pain.
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Spinal Diseases.
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Therapeutics.
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Neck Pain -- therapy.
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Spinal Diseases.
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Low Back Pain -- diagnosis.
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Low Back Pain -- therapy.
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Neck Pain -- diagnosis.
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| Author |
Wiesel, Sam W.
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Boden, Scott D.
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Borenstein, David G.
Low back pain
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| LC no. |
2003057378 |
| ISBN |
072169277X alkaline paper |
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