Low Back and Neck Pain: Comprehensive Diagnosis and Management

This text provides definitive coverage of the medical causes of back and neck pain, focusing on the clinical aspects of evaluation and management. The authors present the most up-to-date information on anatomy, physiology, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. Additions to the medical therapy section include new information on the role of COX-II inhibitors and the appropriate use of opiates. The surgery section has also been updated with details about minimally invasive surgery, the role of bone morphogenic protein, and disc replacement. Presents all of the newest medication guidelines―including tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in in-flam-matory disease and sciatica · the appropriate use of cox-2 inhibitors and analgesics · and much more. Explores hot topics such as Tnf alpha inhibitors in spine disease · new osteoporosis therapies · and recent breakthroughs in diabetes treatment. Updates the surgery section with new information on minimally invasive surgery · the role of bone morphogenic protein · and disc replacement. Incorporates new content on complementary and alternative therapies.