Rehabilitation of the Spine

Covers the entire range of spinal rehabilitation procedures. The ideas and controversies surrounding spinal treatment are discussed, and a complete look at basic science, postoperative care and every aspect of the essential rehabilitation process is provided.

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This text covers the entire range of spinal rehabilitation procedures. Coverage of the ideas and controversies surrounding spinal treatment is provided, as is a complete look at basic science, as well as postoperative care and every aspect of the essential rehabilitation process. "Rehabilitation of the Spine" guides the reader from evaluation of the back to helping the patient return to full activity with thorough coverage of surgical considerations as they relate to rehabilitation. Great detail is given to rehabilitation of virtually every type of spinal problem, including tissue disorders, spinal trauma, spinal infections, tumours and degenerative disorders. Special sections at the conclusion discuss industrial medicine of the spine.