[Book Description]

This book is primarily for spine specialists. However, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, radiologists, physiatrists, chiropractors, physical therapists and other health care professionals can profit from reading it. With a section on biomechanics, bioengineers may also find it of interest. Because of the unique sections on anatomy and pathomechanics, this book wil be of particular value to the spine surgeon. Before performing surgery on the lumbar spine, it is important that the surgeon know exactly what the pathology is, where it is and have a plan of the best procedure to relieve it. I must warn you that in spite of a clear and succinct presentation, in order to understand the farily difficult concepts presented, careful reading is necessary.


[Contents]

TO THE READER/ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CONTRIBUTORS
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1: The Sciatic Syndrome: The First 100 Years
CHAPTER 2: The Anatomy of the Passive Members of the Lumbar Spine
CHAPTER 3: The Functioning Spine
CHAPTER 4: Pathology and Pathomechanics
CHAPTER 5: The End-Results of the Degenerative Process
CHAPTER 6: The Pain of Lumbago and Sciatica
CHAPTER 7: The Clinical Signs of Lumbago and Sciatica
CHAPTER 8: The Kinetic Chain
CHAPTER 9: Spondylolisthesis and Spondylolysis
CHAPTER 10: Conservative Treatment
CHAPTER 11: Imaging Techniques and Diagnosis
CHAPTER 12: Surgical Intervention in the Spinal Canal
CHAPTER 13: Stabilization of the Spine
CHAPTER 14: Rehabilitation

Epilogue