Thethird edition of this concise, essential spine handbook expands on theprevious edition, reflecting recent advances in the field. Written byhighly renowned spine surgeons, the new edition is presented in fullcolor with the addition of several hundred exquisitely craftedillustrations. Portable but comprehensive, this book offers awell-rounded perspective on surgical and nonsurgical management ofspine-related conditions and disease in adult and pediatric patients.In the opening chapters, a solid clinical foundation is laid “ coveringanatomy, physical examination, imaging and diagnostic testing,biomechanics of the spine and instrumentation. Clinicalinformation is summarized in an outline format, enabling readers toperuse broad topics in an expeditious manner. Chapters arecategorically arranged, encompassing cervical, thoracic and lumbarspine pathologies. Within the framework of trauma, degenerativechanges, congenital conditions, tumors and infections “ topics includespinal cord injury, thoracolumbar spine fractures; lumbar disk disease,stenosis and spondylolisthesis and spinal deformities in children andadults. Rounding out the volume are chapters on tumors, infections, andimmune disorders that impact the spine such as rheumatoid arthritis andseronegative spondyloarthropathies.Key features:New chapters on surgical positioning and neuromonitoringUpdates on minimally invasive surgical techniques, bone physiology and biologicsMore than 300 beautiful illustrations presented in full-color Key references offer more in-depth insight on topics Succinct layout enables cover-to-cover reading and study prep for board examinationsThishandy resource is small enough to carry around during rounds and isparticularly useful for orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons intraining. The reader-friendly format also makes it an excellentreference book for practicing spine surgeons and practitioners involvedin the nonsurgical management of spine conditions.