50 Challenging Spinal Pain Syndrome Cases: A problem solving approach

This unique and indispensable guide to challenging spinal pain cases brings together fifty individual studies ranging from the common and straightforward to the more complex. In an exceptionally clear layout each case is thoroughly presented, with details of patient profile, etiology, diagnosis and management, key points and suggestions for further reading. Questions of anatomy are clarified and the cases are comprehensively illustrated with radiographs and scans to enable the reader to see the precise nature of the pathology causing the patient's spinal pain syndrome. . Dr Giles' problem-solving approach keeps the emphasis on the practical and corrects some common myths about spinal pain treatment. Taken together these cases make up a book which students, practitioners and everyone interested in the spine will want to own.Presents 50 cases that cover the wide range of symptomatic spinal pain as seen in the clinical environment.Unique presentation and format provides information on a case, together with illustrations, anatomy, pathology, and imaging in a consistent, two-page spread.Cases range from common to complex scenarios for valuable practical experience while anticipating the most effective course of action.