Essentials of spinal cord medicine /
This compact text is a practical, concise guide for clinicians involved in the care of patients with spinal cord injuries and disorders. It covers a comprehensive and diverse list of topics encompassing the principles and practice of spinal cord injury care, including basic science fundamentals, tra...
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New York :
Demos Medical,
2013.
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Table of Contents:
- I. BASIC SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS
- ch. 1 Applied Anatomy and Physiology of the Spinal Cord
- ch. 2 Pathophysiology of Spinal Cord Injury
- ch. 3 Research in Neuroprotection, Regeneration, and Repair of the Injured Spinal Cord
- II. TRAUMATIC SPINAL CORD INJURY
- ch. 4 Epidemiology of Spinal Cord Injury
- ch. 5 Primary Prevention of Spinal Cord Injury
- ch. 6 Prehospital Management of Spinal Cord Injury
- ch. 7 Imaging of the Injured Spine and Spinal Cord
- ch. 8 Early Hospital Care Following SCI: Medical, Surgical, and Rehabilitation
- ch. 9 Spinal Orthoses
- ch. 10 Neurological Assessment for Classification of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
- ch. 11 Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in Children
- III. NONTRAUMATIC MYELOPATHIES
- ch. 12 Nontraumatic Myelopathies: Overview and Approach
- ch. 13 Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
- ch. 14 Nontraumatic Cauda Equina Syndrome
- ch. 15 Tumors of the Spine and Spinal Cord.
- Note continued: ch. 16 Vascular Myelopathy
- Spinal Cord Infarction
- ch. 17 Spinal Cord Hemorrhage and Spinal Arteriovenous Malformations
- ch. 18 Multiple Sclerosis
- ch. 19 Spinal Arachnoiditis
- ch. 20 Infections of the Spine and Spinal Cord
- ch. 21 Nutritional, Toxic, and Environmental Myelopathies
- ch. 22 Spina Bifida/Myelomeningocele
- ch. 23 Chiari Malformation and Developmental Syringomyelia
- ch. 24 Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
- ch. 25 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Adult Motor Neuron Disease
- IV. PHYSICAL FUNCTION AND REHABILITATION
- ch. 26 Functional Outcomes Following SCI
- ch. 27 Physical Rehabilitation Activities and Therapeutic Interventions in SCI
- ch. 28 Upper Extremity Function in Tetraplegia
- ch. 29 Wheelchair Prescription and Wheelchair Mobility After SCI
- ch. 30 Walking After Spinal Cord Injury
- V. MEDICAL CONSEQUENCES AND COMPLICATIONS OF SCI
- ch. 31 Medical Complications and Consequences of SCI: Overview.
- Note continued: ch. 32 Respiratory Issues in Spinal Cord Injury
- 32A. Pneumonia
- 32B. Ventilatory Impairment
- 32C. Sleep-Disordered Breathing
- ch. 33 Cardiovascular and Autonomic Consequences: Overview
- 33A. Bradycardia
- 33B. Orthostatic Hypotension
- 33C. Autonomic Dysreflexia
- 33D. Ischemic Heart Disease
- 33E. Peripheral Vascular Disease
- 33F. Impaired Thermoregulation
- ch. 34 Genitourinary Consequences: Overview
- 34A. Neurogenic Bladder
- 34B. Urinary Tract Infections
- 34C. Urinary Stones
- ch. 35 Sexual Function and Reproductive Health After SCI
- ch. 36 Gastrointestinal Consequences: Overview
- 36A. Neurogenic Bowel
- ch. 37 Pressure Ulcers
- ch. 38 Neurological and Musculoskeletal Consequences: Overview
- 38A. Spasticity
- 38B. Neurological Decline After SCI
- 38C. Spinal Cord Injury-Related Pain
- 38D. Heterotopic Ossification
- ch. 39 Metabolic and Endocrine Issues: Overview
- 39A. Energy Consumption and Body Composition After SCI.
- Note continued: 39B. Calcium Metabolism and Osteoporosis After SCI
- ch. 40 Aging With a Spinal Cord Injury
- VI. PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES AND LIFE PARTICIPATION AFTER SCI
- ch. 41 Psychological Considerations Following SCI
- ch. 42 Socioeconomic Consequences and Quality of Life
- ch. 43 Exercise and Sports After SCI
- ch. 44 Employment After SCI
- ch. 45 Driving and Transportation Access After SCI
- VII. SYSTEMS-BASED PRACTICE
- ch. 46 Systems of Care for SCI
- ch. 47 Patient Safety in SCI Care
- ch. 48 Ethical Issues in SCI Practice.
