Spinal Cord Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment (Neurological Disease and Therapy)

Featuring an impressive array of medical and surgical perspectives, this valuable reference addresses the main topics of spinal disease and its management, from anatomy and physiology to neurology and rheumatology.
With contributions from over 40 established clinicians and pioneering researchers, Spinal Cord Diseases

describes developmental abnormalities, including surgical intervention of myelodysplasia and dysraphism

stresses accurate diagnosis of degenerative spinal column disease

outlines the surgical removal of intramedullary tumors of the spinal cord, offering major improvements for prognosis

charts progress in the diagnosis and treatment of benign tumors

examines the latest advances in managing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, demyelination, and inflammatory diseases

details acute treatment for various levels of trauma to the spinal cord, including postinjury syrinx

highlights medical management of bacterial and HIV infections

analyzes the sexual aspects of spinal cord problems as well as chronic pain and the terminal care of patients

estimates the epidemiological frequency and financial cost of spinal cord injuries

and more!