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Cervical Trauma: Surgical Management

Publication Year:
2019
Edition:
1st Ed.
Author:
Heary, Robert F.
Publisher:
Thieme Medical Publishers
ISBN:
978-1-62-623853-4
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The definitive textbook on the management of cervical spine trauma from master spine surgeons!
Understanding the clinical implications of cervical trauma requires thorough knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the cervical spine. Cervical Trauma: Surgical Management by renowned spine surgeon Robert Heary and a cadre of prominent neurosurgical and orthopaedic spine experts is the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art resource available to date on this topic. The text begins with discussion of cervical anatomy and the pathophysiology of spinal cord injury (SCI), SCI classification systems, initial assessments in patients with cervical SCIs, and cranioskeletal traction, followed by injury-specific chapters.

Classification systems and management protocols developed over the last 40 years have enabled spine surgeons to work collaboratively with specialists in trauma surgery and critical care to provide optimal management of SCIs and attain improved long-term patient outcomes. This book covers a full spectrum of trauma-related conditions impacting the cervical spine and mul
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
Thieme Medical Publishers
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Heary, Robert F.
ISBN:
978-1-62-623853-4
Specialty:
  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
Language:
English
Edition:
1st Ed.
Pages:
218
Publication Year:
2019
Doody Core Title Score:
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