Spine and Spinal Cord Trauma - Evidence-Based Management (Hardcover)

Presents evidence-based spine trauma management in a concise, user-friendly format Representing the collective efforts of a multinational, multidisciplinary panel of spine and spinal cord trauma masters, this beautifully illustrated evidence-based textbook does more than provide multiple treatment options -- it offers unique access to insights from recognized spine experts and a thoughtful yet practical review of the most relevant literature and clinical evidence available in the field today. Each chapter centers on pertinent questions and objective reviews of state-of-the-art procedures that guide readers from an evaluation of the evidence through practical recommendations they can easily apply to their own practices. Features: Succinct outline format -- easy to read and reference 138 detailed evidentiary tables appear throughout the text An innovative new classification system for spine trauma developed by The Spine Trauma Study Group, composed of 50 internationally recognized spine experts High-quality radiographs and full-color drawings and photographs complement the text Practical recommendations for the treatment of many common spinal injuries, including odontoid fractures, central cord injuries, and thoraco-lumbar flexion distraction injuries --in-depth information on everything from intensive care to rehabilitation An accompanying DVD contains 15 narrated videos -- over one hour of footage -- of actual procedures by the authors Spine and Spinal Cord Trauma: Evidence-Based Management is an invaluable reference for orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, residents and fellows in those specialties, and allied health professionals who care for spine injury patients.

General

Imprint:	Thieme Medical Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	2011
Authors:	Alexander R Vaccaro • Michael Fehlings • Marcel F. Dvorak
Dimensions:	288 x 221 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards •  DVD-ROM
Pages:	571
ISBN-13:	978-1-60406-221-2
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Surgery > Orthopaedics & fractures Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Accident & emergency medicine > Trauma & shock Promotions
LSN:	1-60406-221-5
Barcode:	9781604062212

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