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Lumbar Spine, The

Publication Year:
2004
Edition:
3rd Ed.
Author:
Herkowitz, Harry N.; Dvorák, Jirí; Bell, Gordon R.; Nordin, Margareta; Grob, Dieter
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
ISBN:
978-0-78-174297-9
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Official publication of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine.

This volume is the most authoritative and up-to-date reference on the lumbar spine, providing a nice balance between basic science and clinical material. Topics covered include gene therapy, outcomes assessment, and alternatives to traditional nonoperative treatment. Chapters on specific disorders have a consistent structure: definition, natural history, physical examination, imaging, nonoperative treatment, operative treatment, postoperative management, results of surgery, and complications. Additional topics include:
  • Preparation for surgery
  • Surgical approaches
  • Spinal instrumentation
  • Bone grafts
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Herkowitz, Harry N.; Dvorák, Jirí; Bell, Gordon R.; Nordin, Margareta; Grob, Dieter
ISBN:
978-0-78-174297-9
Specialty:
  • Physical Therapy
  • Rheumatology
  • Chiropractic
  • Neurosurgery
  • Internal Medicine
  • Rehabilitation & Physical Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Orthopedics
Language:
English
Edition:
3rd Ed.
Pages:
976
Publication Year:
2004
Doody Core Title Score:
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