Macnab's Backache [Hardcover]

Ian Macnab (Author), Ensor Transfeldt (Author), John A. McCulloch (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0683057979 | ISBN-13: 978-0683057973 | Publication Date: January 15, 1997 | Edition: 3nd

This textbook covers both surgical and non-operative treatments in the management of the various conditions afflicting the lumbar spine. It follows a logical progression beginning with the basic foundations, examination of the patient, specific disc conditions, and MacNab's philosophy for treating low back pain. It provides a fundamental description of all lumbar spinal disorders, with an emphasis on the degenerative spine. The book includes information on topics such as disability assessment for insurance purposes, and low back pain in pregnancy, paediatrics and sports medicine. It also has a discussion and illustrations of degenerative and non-degenerative spine conditions. This edition contains many more diagrams and MRIs explaining diagnosis and procedure, a new introductory chapter on surgical anatomy, and several new chapters containing material on the treatment of back problems.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 795 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 3nd edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0683057979
• ISBN-13: 978-0683057973
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,524,553 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars best ever written book about back pain, November 7, 2000

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georgi mikeladze (Palo Alto, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Macnab's Backache (Hardcover)

exellent book,all chapters very well written. Everybody who works with patients with back problems must have one(surgeons and non- surgeons.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read, July 22, 2011

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This review is from: Macnab's Backache (Hardcover)

I work in the spine specialty and this book is basically the "Bible" of back problems.
It is truly a must read!
Great work!

5.0 out of 5 stars A Bible for back pain, August 9, 2008

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Natasha (Perth WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Macnab's Backache (Hardcover)

I couldn't part company with this book after a recent back injury. It's informative, slightly cynical at times about the compensation system, and covers everything you will ever need to know, from suggested exercises to table of impairments. it's pragmatic in approach and if you do have an interest in your own health i can recommend it highly.