{"product_id":"cervical-trauma-robert-heary-9781626238534","title":"Cervical Trauma: Surgical Management","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe definitive textbook on the management of cervical spine trauma from master spine surgeons!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the clinical implications of cervical trauma requires thorough knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the cervical spine. \u003ccite\u003eCervical Trauma: Surgical Management\u003c\/cite\u003e by renowned spine surgeon Robert Heary and a cadre of prominent neurosurgical and orthopaedic spine experts is the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art resource available to date on this topic. The text begins with discussion of cervical anatomy and the pathophysiology of spinal cord injury (SCI), SCI classification systems, initial assessments in patients with cervical SCIs, and cranioskeletal traction, followed by injury-specific chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassification systems and management protocols developed over the last 40 years have enabled spine surgeons to work collaboratively with specialists in trauma surgery and critical care to provide optimal management of SCIs and attain improved long-term patient outcomes. This book covers a full spectrum of trauma-related conditions impacting the cervical spine and multidisciplinary interventions including minimally invasive surgery, neurointerventional techniques, reconstructive therapy with bone grafts or alternative stabilization methods, evidence-based medications, and SCI rehab.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion of upper cervical injuries - from more prevalent trauma such as atlanto-occipital injuries, odontoid and hangman's fractures, and atlantoaxial subluxations - to uncommon injuries like atlantoaxial rotatory fixation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManagement of subaxial injuries in adults and children and cervical burst fractures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial topics including sport-related cervical spine injuries and return-to-play criteria, craniovertebral injuries in pediatric patients, and managing comorbidities such as congenital spinal stenosis and rheumatoid arthritis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePearls on handling potential complications and insightful guidance and rationales for choosing surgical interventions over conservative methods and vice versa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeurosurgical and orthopaedic residents, veteran spine surgeons, and allied healthcare practitioners who treat patients with traumatic cervical spine conditions will benefit from reading this outstanding resource, cover-to-cover. It also provides an ideal go-to reference to consult in the ER when patients present with cervical trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https: \/\/medone.thieme.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Heary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1626238537\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781626238534\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thieme Medical Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/13\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.20h x 8.70w x 0.60d","brand":"Robert Heary","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088661983487,"sku":"9781626238534","price":161.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_462e774f-070f-4ac0-a036-43b6b37b1bde.jpg?v=1769105972","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/cervical-trauma-robert-heary-9781626238534","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}