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This is a book written for physical therapists and physicians interested in the treatment of patients with low back pain. The author has brought nearly 50 years of clinical training and scientific evidence to write this book. According to a very well known physical therapist and physiatrist, this book is claimed to be a seminal book on low back pain, and according to Dr. Basmajian (Father of EMG Biofeedback) "it should strengthen the hands and minds of several branches of the healing professions while clearing the debris of dubious techniques." The book is about treatment of Mechanical Disorders of Lumbar Spine and mainly Intervertebral Disc Disorders by physical therapists using conservative techniques. The author is cognizant of the fact that patients who come to physical therapy should not be harmed by physical therapy, hence with this in mind, these gentle techniques are presented to the practicing physical therapist and the student alike. There are nine chapters with two appendices and an index. The three anatomy chapters were co-authored by Dr. Arthur Nelson. The next few chapters are on sprains/strains, intervertebral disc conditions, spinal stenosis and disc degeneration, spondylolisthesis/spondylolysis and spondylosis. In addition to that, there are chapters on epidemiology, clinical evaluation, chronic low back pain, and physical therapy techniques. The main thrust in this book, is that all patients must be treated by proper clinical diagnosis based on pathophysiology using sensitive and specific tests and arriving at treatment techniques which are evidence based. This book is not for the believer and non-scientist, but to all those who profess to be physical therapists/scientists. This might be the only book written by two physical therapists for the treatment of patients suffering low back problems, with evidence to back it up. ... Read more

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Spinal disorders in very young children may be caused by a variety of conditions. The treatment of such conditions is often challenging due to the age of the patient and the progressive nature of the deformity. There also may be associated problems such as congenital anomalies, respiratory insufficiency, and neurological problems. Depending on the etiology of the deformity, these children are often cared for by multiple specialists including pediatricians, pediatric orthopaedists or orthopaedic spine surgeons, neurologists, pediatric surgeons, pediatric neurosurgeons, oncologists, and/or pulmonologists. Health professionals in all of the mentioned disciplines are involved in the management of these patients, which is why compiling a comprehensive textbook that is not limited to orthopedic specialists is essential. This textbook will effectively help to standardize the care of these patients. Furthermore, other professionals such as nurses, physical therapists and healthcare professionals in training are usually not familiar with these conditions and are in need of a reference book to consult when caring for children with spinal deformities.

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An essential, one-stop reference guide to the evaluation and treatment of patients with cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine disease. Based on a course taught by these highly respected authors at the American Academy of Neurology's Annual Meeting, this volume gives concise descriptions of the anatomy of spine conditions; neurologic and physical findings; advice on diagnostic tests and when to order them; and medical and surgical treatment options. Commonly performed spinal procedures are also described, including the rapidly changing field of minimally invasive surgery.Pitfalls of evaluating and treating spine patients are highlighted, along with advice on how to approach the patient who does not improve or worsens after spine surgery. Spine Disorders: Medical and Surgical Management is an essential purchase for all practitioners in this field. ... Read more

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This is the best book I have read regarding...
This is the best book I have read regarding the medical and surgical treatment of spine problems for the non-surgical health care provider.This book grew out of a course provided by the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology.It describes the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the spine and how to evaluate clinically and with laboratory and imaging studies the patient with disease affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine levels.

The introductory chapter provides beautiful, pertinent illustrations regarding anatomy to better understand the pathophysiology of the spine.Chapters 2, 3, and 4 are the best textbook descriptions that I have read on getting a pertinent history and neurologic exam on a patient with a spinal disorder.The differential diagnoses are outstanding.

The chapters on spinal imaging have good illustrations and are very easily followed.

Chapter 7 is an outstanding chapter on why many patients continue with symptoms despite surgery.This chapter is important because many non-surgeons are left to take care of chronic pain patients.

Chapters 9, 10, and 11 on preoperative assessment and surgical management are outstanding chapters filled with clinical pearls such as differentiating cervical myelopathy from ALS, or vascular claudication from neurogenic claudication.I have never read a book with this much pertinent clinical information.These pearls should be known by anyone who treats patients with spinal disorders.This chapter also tells the various complications that can occur with spinal surgery.The last couple of chapters summarize well newer technology available in spinal surgery.

I particularly enjoyed the appendix section titled "Please Don't Make My Mistakes" which is an honest look at various ways of being mislead down the wrong path in treating patients with spinal disorders.

Being a neurosurgeon, I see so many patients that have had operations on asymptomatic spinal disease which is one of the major reasons that many spinal surgery patients do poorly.If a surgeon can identify the symptomatic lesion and deal with it in the appropriate manner the patient will do well.This book is the best book I have found that can help a surgeon listen to and examine a patient and determine what lesions are symptomatic and which lesions are silent.

Some day this book may well be as much of a classic for treatment of spinal disorders as "Cope's Early Diagnosis of the Acute Abdomen" is for a general surgeon.This well-written book is filled with pertinent information for diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders.It was written for non-surgeons such as family physicians, internists, physical therapists, chiropractors, physiatrists, and pain management doctors; however, in this day when an MRI shows every little crack and cranny of the spine, even neurosurgeons and orthopaedic spine surgeons would benefit by reading this to help determine symptomatic versus asymptomatic pathology and nonsurgical neurologic diseases masquerading as a spinal disorder.

Best overview ever of spine conditions!
Having practiced general/trauma surgery for 23 years and served as a V A Compensation and Pension Examiner for 9, I find this to be the best overview of anatomy, physiology, pathology and proven treatments of spinal cord and spine conditions that I have ever read. Drs. Bartleson and Deen have sought a middle ground for treatment of such disorders growing out of their teaching for many years a course to neurologists who wished to learn more about the many spine conditions which disable so many of our patients. This well referenced 14 chapter work arrived by mail order two months ago. It is a quick read considering the tremendous volume of useful information contained therein. Several times already, I have referenced the book in providing medical opinions. The illustrations are stellar. This is a "must read" for any practitioner treating spinal cord and vertebral spine conditions. Patients can learn a lot too.

Fred Schert, MD

Excellent resource
As a resident in training I found this book to be an incredible resource.I particularly appreciated the information contained in the the Appendix under the section titled "Please don't make my mistakes."Experience is the best teacher and nowhere is this more evident than in the practice of medicine.A wonderful text and a smooth read. ... Read more

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In The Aging Spine, White combines the expertise in aquatic and occupational therapy with the latest in scientific data. The result is a well-researched and comprehensive guide in the management of back pain. In a conversational and educational tone, the author employs graphs, illustrations and pictures to walk the individual through a progressive water exercise program.

In outlining various causes of lower-back pain, White gives the reader the tools to get their life back on track. This practical guide is a well-written "must read" for anyone suffering with back pain.

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relevant and concise
This book is full of excellent info on all kinds of back pain. THe author obviously did her homework and references the material throughout the book.Good illustrations help the reader better understand some of the anatomy..good tips on daily activites like driving,too! The section on water therapy exercises is good and the pics that areincluded are very helpful..excellent read and reference book for anybody that has back pain. ... Read more

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Introductory text on chiropractic management of spine disorders combines orthopedic, kinesiological/biomechanical, and chiropractic principles for patient management. Provides patient-centered guidance for various spine related disorders. Abundant halftone illustrations. Previous edition: c1990. DNLM: Manipulation, Chiropractic. ... Read more

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Excellent resource for practitioners and students
I bought this book while in school, and found it to be the best resource for most of my core classes.It covers EVERYTHING about the practice of Chiropractic...radiology (positioning and analysis), examination, adjusting (different techniques are covered).A MUST have for ANY medical library.A CORE peice for EVERY Chiropractic library.

THIS BOOK IS FILLED WITH EXCELLENT CHIROPRACTIC INFORMATION
GATTERMAN DELIVERED AN EXCELLENT TEXT ON THE TREATMENT OF SPINAL DISORDERS IN CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE.THIS IS A MUST FOR STUDENTS AND CLINICIANS BOTH.GREAT REFERENCE!R. ZUNIGA, D.C. ... Read more

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Leo F. Czervionke, MD and Douglas S. Fenton, MD present Imaging Painful Spine Disorders, the diagnostic companion to Image-Guided Spine Intervention, with 1,400 high-quality radiographic images to help you diagnose common and rare spine pain conditions. The full-color, easy-to-navigate format takes you from Spinal Anatomy, which includes normal CT and MR images of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, to Clinical Disorders, where each chapter is introduced by an actual patient case. No other reference features as many case studies illustrating the imaging presentation of back pain, provides a detailed differential diagnosis, and points out clinical pitfalls and common diagnosis errors quite like this one. And you can access it all in both print and online.

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This is a book written for physical therapists and physicians interested in the treatment of patients with low back pain. The author has brought nearly 50 years of clinical training and scientific evidence to write this book. According to a very well known physical therapist, this book is claimed to be a seminal book on low back pain, and according to Dr. Basmajian (Father of EMG Biofeedback) "it should strengthen the hands and minds of several branches of the healing professions while clearing the debris of dubious techniques." The book is about treatment of Mechanical Disorders of Lumbar Spine and mainly Intervertebral Disc Disorders by physical therapists using conservative techniques. The author is cognizant of the fact that patients who come to physical therapy should not be harmed by physical therapy, hence with this in mind, these gentle techniques are presented to the practicing physical therapist and the student alike. There are 9 chapters with two appendices and an index. The three anatomy chapters were co-authored with Dr. Arthur Nelson. The next few chapters are on sprains/strains, intervertebral disc conditions, spinal stenosis and disc degeneration, spondylolesthesis/spondylolysis and spondylosis. In addition to that, there are chapters on epidemiology, clinical evaluation, chronic low back pain, and physical therapy techniques. The main thrust in this book, is that all patients must be treated by proper clinical diagnosis based on pathophysiology using sensitive and specific tests and arriving at treatment techniques which are evidence based. This book is not for the believer and non-scientist, but to all those who profess to be physical therapists/scientists. This might be the only book written by two physical therapists for the treatment of patients suffering low back problems, with evidence to back it up. ... Read more

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In this comprehensive reference, leading experts in neurosurgery and orthopaedics provide a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide array of pediatric spinal disorders. No other reference deals so thoroughly with both the neurosurgical and the orthopaedic aspects of pediatric spinal conditions.The book covers all major congenital anomalies and acquired disease states, including inflammatory, vascular, and neoplastic disorders. The unique multidisciplinary approach provides a balanced perspective on a number of key areas, including biomechanics, primary spinal neoplasms, scoliosis, Klippel-Feil malformation, spondylolisthesis, and rehabilitation. In addition to its coverage of pediatric spinal conditions, the book also contains major sections on embryology and biomechanics of the juvenile spine; the latest techniques for evoked potentials monitoring, urodynamics measurement, clinical evaluation, and neuroimaging of the pediatric spine; unique microsurgical and instrumentation techniques; and the latest specialized rehabilitation techniques for the myelopathic child. More than 800 illustrations, including 84 in color, complement the text. ... Read more

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Empower Yourself!Whether You're A Newly Diagnosed Patient, A Survivor, Or Loved One Of Someone Suffering From A Spine Disorder, This Book Offers Help. The Only Text Available To Provide Both The Doctor's And Patient's Views, 100 Questions & Answers About Spine Disorders, Provides Practical, Authoritative Answers To 100 Of The Most Common Questions Asked. Written With Commentary From Actual Patients, This Is An Invaluable Resource For Anyone Struggling With The Medical, Physical, And Emotional Turmoil Of This Disease.This Book Includes Sections On: The Healthy Spine Spine Tumors Spinal Cord Tumors Spine Trauma And Fractures Spine Degenerative Disease (Disc Herniation And Canal Narrowing) Scoliosis Spine Surgery Spine Surgery-Minimally Invasive Spine Infections Pediatric Spine Diseases Pediatric Scoliosis Pediatric Spine Surgery Non-Surgical Spine Procedures (Injections) Spine Rehabilitation Exercises ... Read more

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This is a companion to Volume 1 with the same title and asimilar approach: namely to draw together current understanding of themultifactorial nature of back pain. Both volumes together containchapters contributed by most of the leading researchers into back painin the UK and as such they constitute an unparalleled resource. Ratherthan concentrating on specialist areas such as surgery or the lumbarspine, the emphasis is on understanding the function and failure ofthe spine and its component tissues. As such it contains materialwhich is applicable to anyone with an interest in any aspect of thespine; from biomechanics to blood flow, epidemiology to economics,nerves to nutrition and everything else in between. ... Read more

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This title should appeal to the orthopaedic surgeon, the neurologist, the neurosurgeon and the rheumatologist who all share common ground with respect to the cervical spine. ... Read more

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The text presents all aspects of cervical spine surgery and non-surgical management strategies. Unlike other spinal surgery books that concentrate on the thoracic or lumbar region, this new resource offers a concentrated examination of the congenital, acquired, and traumatic disorders specific to the cervical vertebrae with a strong orientation in both orthopaedics and neurosurgery. ... Read more

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University of Vermont, Burlington. New edition of a text for nonorthopedic primary care physicians on the basic science and clinical aspects of neck disorders. Previous edition 1987. Illustrated. 14 contributors, 9 U.S. DNLM: Cervical Vertebrae. ... Read more

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GREAT BOOK!!!
Descriptions were accurate, and the book was in great condition. Shipping was fast, great seller. My classmates have the newer edition, but i don't think much has change, plus my professors are more old school, so the old edition works great. ... Read more