Spine. Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials

Description

Designed to provide all the information needed by residents during spine surgery rotations, this long-awaited second edition is your go-to source of essential information on everykey aspect of spine surgery.  Written by established and upcoming leaders and pioneers in the field, this single-volume resource can easily be read cover to cover during a rotationor used for quick reference before a patient workup or operation.  Thoroughly revised and updated, it not only provides the high-yield information you must know, but also gives youa practical understanding of treatment options for a wide variety of spinal problems.

Key Features:

• Bringsyou up to date withthelatestinformation and innovativetechniques in spinesurgery, fromworldleaders in thefield.
• Providessuccinct, yet complete informationonthewidevariety of spinalconditions as well as thecriticalelements of examination, evaluation, and general knowledge.
• Featuresampleillustrations, algorithms, bulletedlists, charts, and tablesthroughout.

 Coverage includes:

• Examination and diagnostics
• Specificdisorderssuch as trauma, infections, tumors, degenerativedisorders, deformity, inflammatorydisorders, sports injuries, and osteoporosis
• Nonsurgicaltreatments and surgicalprocedures
• Pain, bonegrafting, biomechanics, and outcomesassessment

Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like:

• Complete content with enhanced navigation
• Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-linksthat pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web
• Cross-linked pages, references, and morefor easy navigation
• Highlighting toolfor easier reference of key content throughout the text
• Ability to take and share noteswith friends and colleagues
• Quick reference tabbingto save your favorite content for future use

About the Author(s)

Christopher M. Bono MD
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School; Chief, Orthopaedic Spine Service, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA