Surgery for Low Back Pain
Editors: Szpalski, M., Gunzburg, R., Rydevik, B.L., Le Huec, J.-C., Mayer, M. (Eds.)
Free Preview- Describes and evaluates the various surgical modalities for low back pain, including recent 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 diagnostic modalities
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- About this book
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Low back pain is a very common problem. Various treatments are available, but surgery has acquired increasing importance. In the United States, low back pain is now the principal reason for spinal surgery, and the number of procedures performed for this reason is similar to the number of total hip replacements. Consequently there is a need for careful evaluation of the possible surgical approaches to low back pain, with detailed appraisal of the factors leading to their success or failure. This book aims to meet such a need. It explains the scientific basis for surgery and considers the different diagnostic techniques that may be employed, thereby providing a better understanding of the surgical rationale, indications, and contraindications. The value of conservative options is also assessed to help the reader weigh the need for surgery. The various surgical modalities, including the most recent, are then fully described and evaluated with the aid of numerous illustrations. The book 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.
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From the reviews:
“This book is an interdisciplinary multi-author approach to the low back pain problem … . this book is a valuable contribution about lumbar spine problems, including basics, critical evaluation of different treatment options with EBM references, with brief ethical and socio-economic discussions.” (Denis L. Kaech, ArgoSpine News & Journal, Vol. 24 (1-2), June, 2012)
“This book evaluates the various surgical approaches to treating low back pain, with appraisal of the factors leading to their success or failure. It also discusses applicable treatment regimens other than surgery. … The authors intend the book for orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, rheumatologists, neurologists, physiatrists, physical therapists, psychologists, and social security/insurance specialists. However, it is best suited for neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons. … This is a well-written and useful book. … It deals specifically … relevant to its subject, no more and no less.” (Samuel J. Chmell, Doody’s Book Reviews, July, 2010)
- Table of contents (37 chapters)
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The Biology of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Pages 3-10
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Low Back Pain: Where Does the Pain Come From?
Pages 11-15
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The Role of Cytokines in the Degenerative Spine
Pages 17-21
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Psychosocial Aspects of Low Back Pain
Pages 23-27
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Instability and Low Back Pain
Pages 29-36
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Table of contents (37 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Surgery for Low Back Pain
- Editors
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- Marek Szpalski
- Robert Gunzburg
- Björn L. Rydevik
- Jean-Charles Le Huec
- Michael Mayer
- Copyright
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
- Copyright Holder
- Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-642-04547-9
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-642-04547-9
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-642-04546-2
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-642-42321-5
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XIV, 285
- Topics
