Spinal cord medicine [electronic resource] : principles and practice / editor, Vernon W. Lin ; associate editors, Christopher M. Bono [and others].

Cover image for Spinal cord medicine [electronic resource] : principles and practice / editor, Vernon W. Lin ; associate editors, Christopher M. Bono [and others].

ISBN:

9781935281771

Title:

Spinal cord medicine [electronic resource] : principles and practice / editor, Vernon W. Lin ; associate editors, Christopher M. Bono [and others].

Author:

Lin, Vernon W., 1959-

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxxvi, 1139 pages) : illustrations

Contents:

Contents; Foreword; Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; Acknowledgments; In Memoriam; Contributors; I: INTRODUCTION AND EVALUATION; II: ACUTE SPINAL CORD INJURY MANAGEMENT AND SURGICAL CONSIDERATIONS; III: MEDICAL MANAGEMENT; IV: MANAGEMENT OF THE BLADDER, BOWEL, SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION, AND WOMEN'S HEALTH; V: NEUROLOGIC ASPECTS OF SPINAL CORD CARE; VI: MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE; VII: REHABILITATION; VIII: RECENT ADVANCES IN SPINAL CORD RESEARCH; IX: SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPINAL CORD MEDICINE; Index.

Local Note:

eBooks on EBSCOhost

Subject Term:

Spinal cord -- Wounds and injuries.

Added Author:

Lin, Vernon W., 1959-

Bono, Christopher M.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

Click here to view

Publication Date:

2010

Publication Information:

Available:*

Shelf Number	Material Type	Copy	Shelf Location	Status
617.482044 22	1:E-BOOK	1	1:ONLINE	Searching... Unknown

Bound With These Titles

On Order

Summary

A Doody's Core Title 2012

The thoroughly revised Second Edition of this authoritative reference continues to define the standard of care for the field of spinal cord medicine. Encompassing all of the diseases and disorders that may a!ect the proper functioning of the spinal cord or spinal nerves, this comprehensive volume provides a state of the art review of the principles of care and best practices for restoring function and quality of life to patients with spinal cord injuries.

Expert contributors from multiple disciplines cover topics ranging from acute medical and surgical management of specific problems to cutting-edge research, bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction, neurologic and musculoskeletal issues, advanced rehabilitation techniques and technologies, functional outcomes, and psychosocial care. While comprehensive in scope, Spinal Cord Medicine offers practical guidance for physicians and other health care professionals involved in the management of individuals with SCI, multiple sclerosis, and other spinal cord disorders. The Second Edition has been completely updated to fully reflect current science and practice. Each section has been re-ordered to better present information and the Second Edition brings in many new authors and topics, more diagrams, illustrations, and tables to solidify concepts, and contains 18 entirely new chapters.

Spinal Cord Medicine: Principles and Practice , Second Edition , reflects the breadth and depth of this multi-faceted specialty. Involving over 150 authors from more than 20 fields of medicine, it is a trusted reference for anyone who works with spinal cord patients and strives to deliver superior clinical care and improve outcomes.