Differential Diagnosis in Spine Surgery

This book is a practical guide to the diagnosis of spine-related disorders. Covering both adult and paediatric conditions, each chapter presents a systematic approach to common and more complex problems, including associated complaints such as headaches, bowel and bladder incontinence and retention, and groin pain.

Typical case presentations and initial work up are provided for each condition, followed by differential diagnosis and treatment options.

Authored by internationally recognised experts from the USA, this comprehensive text is enhanced by clinical images, diagrams and tables to assist understanding.

Key Points

• Practical guide to diagnosis of spine-related disorders
• Covers adult and paediatric conditions
• Each topic includes typical case presentations and initial work up
• Authored by internationally recognised experts in the field

John D Koerner MD
New Jersey Spinal Medicine and Surgery, Maywood, Glen Rock, New Jersey, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hackensack University Medical Centre, Hackensack New Jersey, USA

Alexander R Vaccaro MD PhD MBA
President, Rothman Institute, Richard H Rothman Professor and Chairman
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Professor of Neurosurgery
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Daniel H Kim MD FAANS FACS
Professor, Director of Spinal Neurosurgery, Reconstructive Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Memorial Hermann Health System, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas, Houston, Texas, USA