Ebook: Spine and spinal cord trauma: evidence-based management
- Tags: Spine, Wounds and injuries., Spinal cord, Wounds and injuries., Evidence-based medicine.
- Year: 2011
- Publisher: Thieme
- City: New York
- Edition: 1 Har/Dvdr
- Language: English
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Representing the collective efforts of a multinational, multidisciplinary
panel of spine and spinal cord trauma masters, this beautifully illustrated
evidence-based textbook does more than provide multiple treatment options -- it
offers unique access to insights from recognized spine experts and a thoughtful
yet practical review of the most relevant literature and clinical evidence
available in the field today. Each chapter centers on pertinent questions and
objective reviews of state-of-the-art procedures that guide readers from an
evaluation of the evidence through practical recommendations they can easily
apply to their own practices.
Features:
- Succinct outline format -- easy to read and reference
- 138 detailed evidentiary tables appear throughout the
text
- An innovative new classification system for spine
trauma developed by The Spine Trauma Study Group, composed of 50
internationally recognized spine experts
- High-quality radiographs and full-color drawings and
photographs complement the text
- Practical recommendations for the treatment of many
common spinal injuries, including odontoid fractures, central cord injuries,
and thoraco-lumbar flexion distraction injuries --in-depth information on
everything from intensive care to rehabilitation
- An accompanying DVD contains 15 narrated videos -- over
one hour of footage -- of actual procedures by the authors
Spine and Spinal Cord Trauma: Evidence-Based Management is an invaluable reference for
orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, residents and fellows in those specialties, and allied health professionals who care for spine injury patients.