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Provides protocols for spinal injury assessment, treatment, and aftercare. The approach focuses on the particular issues of spinal pathophysiology and fracture sub-types rather than on regional spinal pathology. Both operative and non-operative courses are considered. Topics of the 52 chapters include atlas fractures, vertical compression injuries, cervical whiplash, odontoid screw fixation, fractures of the sacrum and coccyx, anterior thoracolumbar plating and rodding techniques, Klippel-Feil syndrome, and gunshot wounds. The opening chapters discuss emergency management, timing of surgery, imaging, and trauma classification. Black and white photographs are provided.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR


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Thomas Jefferson Univ. Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Comprehensive reference presents an overview of various operative treatment procedures in spinal injuries. Emphasizes pathomechanics of spinal cord injuries, contemporary management practices, potential complications associated with treatment, and individual fracture subtype principles to improve neurological function in patients.

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Reviewer: Christopher J. Bergin, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)Description: This is a comprehensive publication on spinal trauma with detailed and specific information on mechanism of injuries, diagnosis, and treatment.Purpose: The purpose is to offer a book on spinal injuries that can serve as a reference on diagnosis and management with a detailed description of current techniques and surgical approaches. This book fulfills its stated purpose.Audience: It is intended for those involved in the management of patients with spinal trauma. It will be of benefit to general spinal physicians, other involved surgeons, and to emergency room physicians. The authors are experts in their fields.Features: The book focuses on the particular types of spinal injuries rather than trauma to a particular region of the spine, as is the case in most books on the subject. It covers surgical techniques, anesthesia issues, monitoring issues, as well as pre- and postoperative care.Assessment: This is an excellent book on spinal trauma with chapters written by leaders in this field. Chapters focus on subgroups of spinal trauma rather than on region of the spine, which makes it unique in the literature. It is highly recommended.

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Provides protocols for spinal injury assessment, treatment, and aftercare. The approach focuses on the particular issues of spinal pathophysiology and fracture sub-types rather than on regional spinal pathology. Both operative and non-operative courses are considered. Topics of the 52 chapters include atlas fractures, vertical compression injuries, cervical whiplash, odontoid screw fixation, fractures of the sacrum and coccyx, anterior thoracolumbar plating and rodding techniques, Klippel-Feil syndrome, and gunshot wounds. The opening chapters discuss emergency management, timing of surgery, imaging, and trauma classification. Black and white photographs are provided. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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