Biomechanics of Back Pain

Name: Biomechanics of Back Pain
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ISBN: 9780702043130

ISBN-10: 0702043133

ISBN-13: 9780702043130

Edition: 3rd 2012

Authors: Michael A. Adams, Nikolai Bogduk, Kim Burton, Patricia Dolan

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In an up-to-date review of research in the field of back pain four of the leading researchers in the field integrate current knowledge with a cogent history of the condition. The book includes many colour images and black and white illustrations.

Book details

Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Elsevier
Publication date: 9/28/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 336
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.090
Language: English



Preface


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Introduction



The vertebral column and adjacent structures



Muscles and fascia of the lumbar spine



Nerves and blood supply to the lumbar spine



Back pain



Epidemiology of back trouble



Biology of spinal tissues



Growth and ageing of the spine



Forces acting on the thoracolumbar spine



Mechanical function of the thoracolumbar spine



Mechanical damage to the thoracolumbar spine



Cervical spine biomechanics



Posture, creep and 'functional pathology'



Sensorimotor control



Spinal degeneration



Preventing back pain



Conservative management of back pain



Biomechanics rationale for spinal surgery



Surgery for disc prolapse, spinal stenosis and back pain



Medicolegal considerations



Summary and conclusions


References


Index