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Surgical Management of Spinal Cord Injury: Controversies and Consensus
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Edition:
- 1st
- Author:
- Amar, Arun Paul
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- ISBN:
- 978-1-40-512206-1
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 95
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Description
Reviews the controversies pertaining to the emergency, diagnostic, medical, and surgical management of spinal cord injury (SCI).
In vitro studies, animal models, and clinical outcome analyses have all failed to yield incontrovertible guidelines that define the role of surgery in SCI. As a result, there is no consensus regarding the necessity, timing, nature, or approach of surgical intervention. In this concise yet comprehensive book some of the leading authorities in the field scrutinize the scientific data and summarize the foundations of rational treatment paradigms.
Specific topics include:
In vitro studies, animal models, and clinical outcome analyses have all failed to yield incontrovertible guidelines that define the role of surgery in SCI. As a result, there is no consensus regarding the necessity, timing, nature, or approach of surgical intervention. In this concise yet comprehensive book some of the leading authorities in the field scrutinize the scientific data and summarize the foundations of rational treatment paradigms.
Specific topics include:
- Timing of decompressive surgery
- Adjunctive use of solumedrol
- Management of penetrating injuries
- Radiographic evaluation
- Spinal stabilization
- Pediatric SCI
Details
- Platform:
- OvidSP
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Product Type:
- Book
- Author:
- Amar, Arun Paul
- ISBN:
- 978-1-40-512206-1
- Specialty:
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- Neurology
- Language:
- English
- Edition:
- 1st
- Pages:
- 272
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 95