The Adult and Pediatric Spine: An Atlas of Differential Diagnosis / Vol. 1

Dr. Frymoyer’s definitive two-volume reference, The Adult Spine: Principles and Practice , has been thoroughly revised and refocused for its Third Edition. This edition covers both the adult and the pediatric spine, provides more complete and detailed information on surgical techniques, and includes eminent neurosurgeons as section editors and contributors. Chapters thoroughly describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, prognosis, nonoperative management, and surgical treatment of all diseases and traumatic injuries. Each chapter includes algorithms and bulleted lists of key points. This edition’s coverage of each region of the spine features a separate comprehensive section on operative techniques, with original drawings that demonstrate the techniques. Dr. Frymoyer's definitive two-volume reference, The Adult Spine: Principles and Practice, has been thoroughly revised and refocused for its Third Edition. This edition covers both the adult and the pediatric spine, provides more complete and detailed information on surgical techniques, and includes eminent neurosurgeons as section editors and contributors. Chapters thoroughly describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, prognosis, nonoperative management, and surgical treatment of all diseases and traumatic injuries. Each chapter includes algorithms and bulleted lists of key points. This edition's coverage of each region of the spine features a separate comprehensive section on operative techniques, with original drawings that demonstrate the techniques. This edition builds on the two previous editions. It attempts to respond to the rapidly changing environment, knowledge, and technology surrounding the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of spinal disorders in the twenty-first century. The title reflects the addition of a new section devoted to the issues of pediatric spinal disorders. Although the growing spine creates distinct issues in diagnosis and particularly, treatment, many of the basic approaches and technologies are applicable to both pediatric and adult patients.