Main description:

The Pocket Spine is destined to become a favorite resource with all students of spine surgery, whether residents in training or experienced practitioners. It is small enough to fit in a lab coat but still provides comprehensive information on a wide spectrum of spinal conditions encountered in the clinical setting.

Divided into 11 chapters, this book has been carefully organized and delivers information in an easy-to-read format. Each chapter outlines the presentation, evaluation, and nonoperative and operative treatment options for different spine pathologies, from the cervical to the lumbar spine. Illustrations as well as charts and tables are included for quick reference to important data fields.

The spine surgeon will find this book a quick reference in daily practice. Medical students, residents, fellows, young practitioners, and other spinal allied health professionals will value it as a straightforward diagnosis and treatment guide. Put this book in your pocket and you’ll find a wealth of information at your fingertips.

The Pocket Spine is available for your PDA through Mobipockets at www.mobipocket.com

Contents:

Medical Management
Imaging of the Spine; Donna D. Ohnmeiss
Head and Spine Trauma; Camden Whitaker and Rob D. Dickerman
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Cervical Spine
Spinal Deformities in Pediatric, Adolescent, and Adult Patients
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Compression Fractures and Osteoporosis
Spinal Cord Tumors; Rob D. Dickerman
Glossary