AOSpine Masters Series, Volume 6: Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma

Download or read book AOSpine Masters Series, Volume 6: Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma written by Carlo Bellabarba and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2015-10-16 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expert reference on the thoracolumbar area of the spine FOUR STARS from Doody's Star Ratings™ This sixth volume in the AOSpine Masters Series provides expert guidance on making an accurate diagnosis and classification of injuries to the thoracolumbar area of the spine. Chapters include: Radiographic Assessment of Thoracolumbar Fractures, Posterior and Anterior MIS in TL Fractures, and Thoracolumbar Fracture Fixation in the Osteoporotic Patient. Key Features: Each chapter provides historic literature as well as a synthesized analysis of current literature and proposes an evidence-based treatment plan Editors are international authorities on thoracolumbar spine trauma Expert tips and pearls included in every chapter The AOSpine Masters Series, a co-publication of Thieme and AOSpine, a Clinical Division of the AO Foundation, addresses current clinical issues whereby international masters of spine share their expertise and recommendations on a particular topic. The goal of the series is to contribute to an evolving, dynamic model of an evidence-based medicine approach to spine care. All spine surgeons and orthopaedic surgeons, along with residents and fellows in these areas, will find this book to be an excellent reference that they will consult often in their treatment of patients with thoracolumbar spine injuries.