Low Back and Neck Pain: Comprehensive Diagnosis and Management (LOW BACK PAIN: MEDICAL DIAG & COMPREHENSIVE MGT ( BORENSTEIN))

Previously Published As Two Separate Books, Low Back Pain And Neck Pain, This Book Presents All Of Today's Best Clinical Knowledge On Both Of These Areas In A Single Comprehensive, Definitive Volume. Its Multidisciplinary Approach Thoroughly Explores The Pathophysiology, Evaluation, And Management Of Back And Neck Pain, Putting The Latest Techniques And Treatments At Readers' Fingertips. Key Features In The Book Include: All Of The Newest Medication Guidelines - Including Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors In Inflammatory Disease And Sciatica, The Appropriate Use Of Cox-2 Inhibitors And Analgesics And Much More; Explores Topics Such As Tnf Alpha Inhibitors In Spine Disease, New Osteoporosis Therapies And Recent Breakthroughs In Diabetes Treatment; Updates The Surgery Section With New Information On Minimally Invasive Surgery, The Role Of Bone Morphogenic Protein And Disc Replacement; Incorporates New Content On Complementary And Alternative Therapies.--publisher's Description. Section I: Anatomy And Physiology Of Neck And Back Pain -- Section Ii: Clinical Evaluation Of Neck And Low Back Pain -- Section Iii: Diseases Associated With Low Back And Neck Pain -- Section Iv: Therapy. David G. Borenstein, Sam W. Wiesel, Scott D. Boden. Rev. Ed. Of 2nd Ed.: Low Back Pain. C1995. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Content: Copyright , Page iv Dedication , Page v Foreword , Pages vii-viii , Lawrence E. Shulman Preface , Page ix , David G. Borenstein, Sam W. Wiesel, Scott D. Boden Acknowledgments , Page xi Anatomy, Biomechanics, Epidemiology, and Sources of Spinal Pain , Pages 1-2 Chapter 1 - Anatomy And Biomechanics Of The Cervical And Lumbar Spine , Pages 3-36 Chapter 2 - Epidemiology Of Neck And Low Back Pain , Pages 37-48 Chapter 3 - Sources Of Spinal Pain , Pages 49-85 Clinical Evaluation of Neck and Low Back Pain , Pages 87-88 Chapter 4 - History , Pages 89-102 Chapter 5 - Physical Examination , Pages 103-136 Chapter 6 - Laboratory Tests , Pages 137-145 Chapter 7 - Radiographic Evaluation , Pages 146-176 Chapter 8 - Miscellaneous Evaluations , Pages 177-189 Chapter 9 - A Standardized Approach To The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Spinal Pain , Pages 190-226 Diseases Associated with Spinal Pain , Pages 227-228 Chapter 10 - Mechanical Disorders Of The Spine , Pages 229-300 Chapter 11 - Rheumatologic Disorders Of The Spine , Pages 301-408 Chapter 12 - Infections Of The Spine , Pages 409-462 Chapter 13 - Tumors And Infiltrative Lesions Of The Spine , Pages 463-567 Chapter 14 - Endocrinologic And Metabolic Disorders Of The Spine , Pages 569-633 Chapter 15 - Hematologic Disorders Of The Spine , Pages 635-652 Chapter 16 - Neurologic And Psychiatric Disorders Of The Spine , Pages 653-688 Chapter 17 - Referred Pain , Pages 689-733 Chapter 18 - Miscellaneous Diseases , Pages 735-765 Therapy , Pages 767-770 Chapter 19 - Medical Therapy , Pages 771-849 Chapter 20 - Surgical Therapy , Pages 851-868 Appendix a - Low Back Pain , Pages 869-890 Appendix b - Neck Pain , Pages 891-902 Index , Pages 903-921 This text provides definitive coverage of the medical causes of back and neck pain, focusing on the clinical aspects of evaluation and management. The authors present the most up-to-date information on anatomy, physiology, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. Additions to the medical therapy section include new information on the role of COX-II inhibitors and the appropriate use of opiates. The surgery section has also been updated with details about minimally invasive surgery, the role of bone morphogenic protein, and disc replacement. Previously published as two separate books, Low Back Pain and Neck Pain each considered a classic in its field the new Back and Neck Pain, 3rd Edition presents all of today's best clinical knowledge on both of these areas in a single comprehensive, definitive volume. Its multidisciplinary approach thoroughly explores the pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of back and neck pain, putting the latest techniques and treatments at readers' fingertips. (Midwest)