Regional Spinal Anatomy
1) Clinically Relevant Anatomy of the Cervical Spine
2) Clinically Relevant Anatomy of the Thoracic Spine
3) Clinically Relevant Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine
Clinical Examnation of Spine Patients
4) Evaluation of Cervical Spinal Disorders
5) Evaluation of Thoracic and Lumbar Spinal Disorders
6) Evaluation of Spinal Deformities
Spinal Imaging
7) Strategies for Imaging in Spinal Disorders
8) Radiographic Assessment of the Spine
9) CT and CT- Myelography
10) Magnetic Resonance Imaging
11) Nuclear Medicine Tests
Assessment and Non-Surgical Management of Spinal Disorders
12) Clinical Neurophysiology and Electrodiagnostic Testing
13) Diagnostic and Theraputic Spinal Injections
14) Rehabilitation Medicine Approaches
15) Spinal Orthoses
16) Pharmacologic Management of Chronic Pain
17) Alternative and Complementary Approaches
Surgical Management - General Considerations
18) Indications For Surgical Intervention
19) When Not To Operate
20) Pre-op Assessment For Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery
21) Intra-operative Spinal Monitoring
22) Anesthetic Considerations
23) Spinal Arthrodesis, Bone Grafts and Bone Graft Substitutes
24) Surgical Approaches and Procedures - Cervical Spine
25) Cervical Spinal Implants
26) Surgical Approaches and Procedures - Thoracic Spine
27) Thoracic Spinal Implants
28) Surgical Approaches and Procedures - Lumbar Spine
29) Lumbar Spinal Implants
30) Fusion of the Spine to the Sacropelvis
31) Post-op Management Following Spine Surgery
32) Complications Following Spine Surgery
33) Revision Spine Surgery
Degenerative Disorders of the Adult Spine
34) Cervical Degenerative Disorders
35) Thoracic Disc Herniation
36) Low Back Pain
37) Lumbar Disc Herniation
38) Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Pediatric Spinal Deformities and Related Disorders
39) Pediatric Cervical Disorders
40) Back Pain in Children
41) Idiopathic Scoliosis
42) Neuromuscular Scoliosis
43) Congenital Scoliosis
44) Kyphosis
45) Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Adult Spinal Deformities and Related Problems
46) Adult Idiopathic and Degenerative Scoliosis
47) Adult Kyphosis
48) Adult Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Trauma
49) Assessment of the Patient Following Spinal Trauma
50) Upper Cervical Spine Injuries (Occiput - C2)
51) Lower Cervical Spine Injuries (C3-C7)
52) Thoracic and Lumbar Injuries
53) Sacral Fractures
54) Pediatric Spine Trauma
55) Rehabilitation of the Spinal Cord Injured Patient
56) Cervical Spine Injuries in the Athlete
57) Lumbar Spine Injuries in the Athlete
Systemic Problems
58) Osteoporosis and other Metabolic Bone Diseases Affecting the Spinal Column
59) Primary Spine Tumors
60) Metastatic Spine Tumors
61) Spinal Cord Disorders and Intraspinal Neoplasms
62) Infection
63) Rheumatoid Arthritis
64) Ankylosing Spondylitis
65) Diffuse Ankylosing Hyperostosis
Emerging Technology
66) Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
67) Artificial Disc Replacement
68) Bone Graft Substitutes
General Issues
69) Assessment of Outcomes Following Spine Surgery
70) Medical-legal Issues in Spine
Description
This handy new reference follows the popular Secrets Series® question-and-answer format. The main
purpose of this book is to provide an overview of all areas of the spine including basic science
clinical studies and the natural history of each disease.
Key Features
Interactive Q&A format of the widely acclaimed Secrets Series®
Over 300 illustrations of anatomy surgical procedures and diagnostic imaging studies
Clear and concise summaries of controversies in management and treatment
Comprehensive index for easy reference to major issues
Reviewer: Edward Abraham, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description: This book introduces the reader to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of spinal disorders.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide broad-based information on the spectrum of spinal disorders at an introductory level by using a question-and-answer format. These worthy objectives are met in most instances.
Audience: The prime audience includes orthopedic and neurosurgery residents and spine fellows. Others, such as medical students and medical practitioners, can make good use of this work. The editor, Vincent J. Devlin, MD, is attending orthopedic surgeon at Southern California Permanente Medical Group and assistant professor, department of orthopedic surgery, at Loma Linda, California. He is fully qualified to write on this topic and is supported by 68 contributing authors.
Features: The book is divided into 69 concise chapters. Information following a question is provided in an orderly and concise manner, and is usually presented in short paragraphs or bulleted lists, tables, figures, drawings, photographs of individuals, and diagnostic studies. The book covers cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine of children, with more coverage of adult disorders. Some of the areas covered are degenerative disorders, fractures, spinal deformities, tumors, infections, and osteoporosis.
Assessment: This is one in a series of teaching books on different subjects popular among residents. Here the Socratic method is used where pertinent information is shared through a series of questions and answers. I very highly recommend its use to orthopedic and neurosurgical residents and fellows. It can serve as a very good reference to medical students and general practitioners
