Decision Making in Spinal Care

Abstract

Presents all the current information on management strategies for the most common spine problems, including trauma injuries, metabolic and degenerative diseases, and spinal deformities. Each chapter opens with a concise introduction to the topic and discussion of the classification of the injury, condition, or management approach. The authors then describe the diagnostic workup of the patient, the treatment options available, the likely outcome, and possible complications. Cervical trauma -- Thoracolumbar trauma -- Cervical degenerative/metabolic disease -- Thoracic degenerative metabolic disease -- Lumbar degenerative/metabolic disease -- Scoliosis -- Kyphosis -- Spondylolisthesis -- Spinal tumors -- Spinal infections and inflammatory disease -- Osteoporosis -- Minimally invasive surgery -- Nonfusion techniques -- Spinal imaging -- Spinal monitoring.