"This is exactly the book one should have ready access to."--
American Journal of Neuroradiology
"All providers who care for patients with spinal problems should consider
using this book to help with decision making for their patients on an everyday
basis."-- Journal of Neurosurgery
Drawing on the expertise of world-renowned orthopedic and
neurological spine surgeons,Controversies in Spine Surgery: Best Evidence Recommendations compiles, summarizes, and synthesizes the most relevant
scientific literature available in the field today.
Each succinct, problem-oriented chapter addresses a different controversial issue where there is a lack of consensus about the best possible course of action. The authors provide guidance and objective recommendations for each scenario based on the most relevant data found in the literature to give surgeons the background they need to make fully informed treatment decisions.
Features:
Concise outline format enables rapid reading for the
busy spine surgeon
Invaluable synopses of highly practical evidence-based
literature
Detailed coverage of commonly disputed issues, such as
how to manage vertebral compression fractures, surgery for axial back pain,
minimally invasive lumbar fusion, the use of prophylactic antibiotics in spine
surgery, and much more
Grading of Best Evidence feature in which the
authors rate the viability of the data presented
Numerous summary tables throughout the text emphasize
the main conclusions of published studies
Pearls highlight important points in each chapter
This
cutting-edge clinical reference will help every resident, fellow, and spine
surgeon in orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery streamline their medical
decision making process and improve their patient care.
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN: 1604062398
Posted on: 2/23/2017
Format: Pdf
Page Count: 304 Pages
Author: Alexander Vaccaro,: Jason Eck,
