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Backache: its Evolution and Conservative Treatment

Its Evolution and Conservative Treatment

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  • © 1982

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Authors:
  1. David P. Evans

    1. Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK

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Table of contents (24 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. The Normal Back

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. The Vertebral Column

      1. The locomotion of fish
        • David P. Evans
        Pages 5-13
      2. The escape from the seas
        • David P. Evans
        Pages 15-20
      3. The biomechanics of quadrupeds
        • David P. Evans
        Pages 21-30
      4. From four legs to two
        • David P. Evans
        Pages 31-49
      5. The uniqueness of man
        • David P. Evans
        Pages 51-63
      6. The anatomy of posture
        • David P. Evans
        Pages 65-86

    3. The Motion Segments

      1. Building blocks
        • David P. Evans
        Pages 89-103
      2. Spinal mobility
        • David P. Evans
        Pages 105-114
      3. The role of the discs
        • David P. Evans
        Pages 115-124
      4. Stability and strength
        • David P. Evans
        Pages 125-136
      5. The biomechanics of backache
        • David P. Evans
        Pages 137-146

  3. The Abnormal Back

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 147-147
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    2. Spinal stenosis

      • David P. Evans
      Pages 149-152

    3. Prolapsed intervertebral disc

      • David P. Evans
      Pages 153-156

    4. Osteoarthritis of the facet joints

      • David P. Evans
      Pages 157-159

    5. Facet joint malfunction

      • David P. Evans
      Pages 161-165

    6. Lesions of ligaments

      • David P. Evans
      Pages 167-170

    7. Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis

      • David P. Evans
      Pages 171-175
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK

    David P. Evans

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Backache: its Evolution and Conservative Treatment

  • Book Subtitle: Its Evolution and Conservative Treatment

  • Authors: David P. Evans

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-6672-0

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: David P. Evans 1982

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-011-6674-4Published: 16 February 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-011-6672-0Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 244

  • Topics: General Practice / Family Medicine

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