Spine Trauma

by Alan M. Levine, Frank J. Eismont, Steven R. Garfin

This user-friendly and authoritative new refence comprehensively covers the evaluation, surgical management, and postoperative care of spinal injuries. It organizes the material by specific types of injuries to the cervical and thoracolumbar spine. Authoritative reviews of both spinal cord and spine anatomy and physiology emphasize information of clinical importance. Visualizes spinal structures and injuries with clear x-ray, CT, and MR images--almost 1,000 illustrations in all. Covers evoked potentials for monitoring spinal function during surgery. Is written by over 50 clinically active experts in their fields.

668 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 1998