Features:
-Succinct outline format speeds reader through review of the goals of treatment, evaluation, classification of injuries, diagnosis, prognosis, indications, surgical treatments, and nonoperative treatment options, including pharmacologic intervention
-Precise line drawings aid comprehension of surgical approaches and techniques
-New chapters cover biological implants and motion sparing devices
-Annotated bibliography provides reader with key references for further study
-Handy portable size is ideal for busy physicians on the move
Synopsis of Spine Surgery will enable orthopaedic surgeons, spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, pain management specialists, and trainees, residents, and fellows in these specialties to optimize patient care. With its concise, easy-to-read format, the book is ideal for residents preparing for their annual in-service examination. It will also help medical students prepare for spine surgery rotations.
