Spinal Cord Diseases Diagnosis and Treatment - Neurological Disease and Therapy

Gordon L Engler, Jonathan Cole, W. Louis Merton

Hardback (11 Jun 1998)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Featuring an impressive array of medical and surgical perspectives, this valuable reference addresses the main topics of spinal disease and its management, from anatomy and physiology to neurology and rheumatology.
With contributions from over 40 established clinicians and pioneering researchers, Spinal Cord Diseases

describes developmental abnormalities, including surgical intervention of myelodysplasia and dysraphism

stresses accurate diagnosis of degenerative spinal column disease

outlines the surgical removal of intramedullary tumors of the spinal cord, offering major improvements for prognosis

charts progress in the diagnosis and treatment of benign tumors

examines the latest advances in managing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, demyelination, and inflammatory diseases

details acute treatment for various levels of trauma to the spinal cord, including postinjury syrinx

highlights medical management of bacterial and HIV infections

analyzes the sexual aspects of spinal cord problems as well as chronic pain and the terminal care of patients

estimates the epidemiological frequency and financial cost of spinal cord injuries

and more!

ISBN:	9780824794897
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis
Imprint:	CRC Press
Pub date:	11 Jun 1998
DEWEY:	617.482
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	672
Weight:	1270g
Height:	279mm
Width:	216mm
Spine width:	33mm