Binding: Hardcover
Description: This comprehensive clinically directed reference for the diagnosis and treatment of persons with spinal cord injury and related disorders is a singular premier resource for professionals in the field. Spinal Cord Medicine Third Edition draws on the expertise of seasoned editors and experienced chapter authors to produce one authoritative collaborative volume with the most up - to - date medical clinical and rehabilitative knowledge in spinal cord injury management across the spectrum of care. This jointly configured third edition builds on the foundation of both prior texts to reflect the breadth and depth of the specialty. Containing 60 state - of - the - art chapters the book is divided into sections covering introduction and assessment acute injury management and surgical considerations medical management neurological and musculoskeletal care rehabilitation recent research advances system - based practice and special topics. New and expanded content focuses on the significant changes in the epidemiology of traumatic injury the classification of SCI and the latest medical treatments of multiple medical complications. In addition chapters discuss new surgical considerations in acute and chronic SCI and the many advances in technology that impact rehabilitation and patients overall quality of life. With chapters authored by respected leaders in spinal cord medicine including those experienced in spinal cord injury medicine physical medicine and rehabilitation neurology neurosurgery therapists and researchers this third edition goes beyond either of the prior volumes to combine the best of both and create a new unified reference that defines the current standard of care for the field. Key Features: Covers all aspects of spinal cord injury and disease with updates on epidemiology of spinal cord injury the classification of spinal cord injury newer methods of surgical intervention post - injury updates to medications advances in rehabilitation and changes in technology Brings together two leading references to create a singular evidence - based resource that defines the current standard of care for spinal cord medicine Presents the most current medical clinical and rehabilitation intelligence Chapters written by experts across the spectrum of specialists involved in the care of persons with spinal cord injury Includes access to the downloadable ebook
Title: Spinal Cord Medicine Third Edition
Brand: Springer Publishing Co Inc
Barcode: 9780826137746
Pages: 1068 Pages, 500 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 12/28/2018
Category: Rehabilitation: Brain & Spinal Injuries