Surgery for low back pain

Low back pain is a very common problem that is increasingly being treated surgically. This book aims to evaluate carefully the possible surgical approachesto low back pain, with detailed appraisal of the factors leading to their success or failure. It begins by explaining the scientific basis for surgery and considering the different diagnostic techniques that may be employed, thereby elucidating the surgical rationale, indications, and contraindications. The value of conservative options is also assessed to help the reader weigh the needfor surgery. The various surgical modalities, including the most recent, are then fully described and evaluated with the aid of numerous illustrations. Thebook concludes with a chapter devoted to evidence-based analysis of the outcome of surgery in patients with low back pain. This book will be invaluable to orthopaedic and neurosurgeons, rheumatologists, neurologists, and all who are concerned with the effective treatment of this often debilitating condition. Describes and evaluates the various surgical modalities for low back pain, including the newer ones Explains the reasons for success and failure of surgery Assesses conservative options to help the reader weigh the need for surgery Includes chapters on the scientific background of low back pain and on diagnosticmodalities Written by recognized experts INDICE: Basics.- Diagnosis.- Conservative Treatment.- Surgical Treatment (Fusion).- Surgical Treatment (Other Technologies).- Outcomes.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-04546-2
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 285
• Fecha Publicación: 15/02/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés