Overview

A new edition covering the current and emerging surgical techniques for the treatment of low back pain The second edition of this popular text presents the current diagnostic and therapeutic surgical treatments for low back pain as well as the anatomic and physiologic rationale for their application. Leading experts in the field of spine surgery, neurosurgery, and orthopedics provide evidence-based discussions of the indications, various techniques, and anticipated results of surgical intervention for pain of the lumbar spine. The book presents key clinical information on pathophysiology, imaging modalities, patient selection, biomechanics, minimally invasive approaches, and complication management. Features of this edition: New sections on the evidence-based assessment of emerging biological strategies for the treatment of degenerative disk disease, fusion techniques, and disk arthroplasty Coverage of controversial topics such as intradiscal electrothermal therapy and radiofrequency nuclear decompression nucleoplasty This book provides clinicians with a solid foundation in the range of surgical approaches for the effective treatment of low back pain. Comprehensive and up-to-date, it will enhance the clinical armamentarium of spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, orthopedists, and fellows and residents in these specialties. (A co-publication of Thieme and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)

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Author:   Daniel K. Resnick ,  Regis Haid Jr. ,  Jeffrey C. Wang
Publisher:   Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 27.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.886kg
ISBN:  

9781604060355

ISBN 10:   1604060352
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   02 September 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Lumbar Fusion for Degenerative Disease of the Spine: What the Literature Supports Chapter 2 Pathophysiology and Treatment of Low Back Pain Chapter 3 Imaging Modalities for Low Back Pain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Chapter 4 Imaging Modalities for Low Back Pain: Diskography Chapter 5 Biomechanics and Technique Selection for Lumbar Fusion Chapter 6 Measuring, Preserving, and Restoring Sagittal Balance in Reconstructive Spine Surgery Chapter 7 Patient Selection: Who and How Do We Fuse? Chapter 8 Facet-Mediated versus Discogenic Pain: Differences in Presentation and Treatment Chapter 9 Posterolateral Fusion with or without Pedicle Screws for Low Back Pain Chapter 10 Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Chapter 11 Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Chapter 12 Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Chapter 13 Minimally Incisional Transforamnial Lumbar Interbody Fusion Chapter 14 Bone Biology and Lumbar Fusion Chapter 15 Bone Graft Extenders and Substitutes Chapter 16 Growth Factors for Spinal Fusion Chapter 17 Gene Therapy and Tissue Engineering for Spinal Fusion Chapter 18 Tissue Engineering and Strategies for Disk Regeneration Chapter 19 Cost-Effectiveness of Lumbar Fusion Chapter 20 Intradiskal Electrothermal Therapy Chapter 21 Radiofrequency Nuclear Decompression Nucleoplasty Chapter 22 Disk Arthroplasty: Basic Principles, Rationale, and Overview Chapter 23 The Charite Study of Disk Arthroplasty: What Does It Really Mean?

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[Four stars] [A] superb book. The illustrations, well written text, and good quality photography bring this book up to speed in the current understanding of surgery for low back pain...an indispensable book. --Doody's Book Reviews

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