Cervical-Spine Books

I bought this book through Amazon and quite happy with this service and book too.It is recommended for my masters course in Reproductive medicine.Thanks Amzone.

Dear Amazon--
In the hopes that someone will read this-- the title of the book with the error in the title (Leon Speroff's textbook) is Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility. That much is true. The subtitle is wrong. It is not, I repeat not, subtitled: :Cervical Spine Research Editorial Committee. The cervix Dr Speroff treats is in the pelvis, not the neck. Please correct this.
Sorry to notify you in this roundqbout way, but I don't know any other way to let your web masters know of this error. This "review" obviously is not for publication.
Sincerely, Irene M Piekarski, M.D.
206-522-3330 (O)
206-284-2003(H)

This is an incredible book. Speroff is still the king when it comes to infertility. In our OB/Gyn setting we refer to it many times in our treatment of basic infertiltiy and have had great success following the guidelines given by Speroff. It should be on the bookshelf of anyone who treats basic infertility!!

This text offers a straight-forward reference to assist in the management of gyn problems I commonly encounter as a Family Doctor. It goes into great detail about anatomy and physiology of gynecologic problems yet is well-organized for use as a "quick reference". For example, it took less than a minute to find the section on hirsuitism to refresh my memory as to what the initial work-up should consist of.

This is one of the bibles of the OB/GYN resident. Excellent reference for the in-service exams. Simple diagrams & tables make this text readable and easy to understand.

This book is a must have text for physicians of all disciplines who treat traumatic injuries of the cervcal spine.

Traumatic inuries (i.e. fracture, dislocation,etc.) and soft tissue injuries are addressed as well as diagnoses and mechanisms of injury.

Medical legal issues are addressed and relevant information is presented eloquently for the physician.

Dr. Murphy has produced the state of the art text in the conservative management of the Cervical spine. Covered are the basic sciences, most common clincal syndromes, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and management. Taking a multi-disciplinary approach, this book serves Chiropractic physicians, Physiatrists, physical therapists, Osteopathic physicians, and all clinicians with a need and interest in understading conservative Cervical spine care.

Among therapeutic approaches covered are manipulation, soft-tissue techniques, the Mckenzie protocol, sensorimotor rehabilitation, cervical stabilization, exercises, psychological management, and surgical.

Clinical conditions include Cervical trauma, motor vehicle collisions, headaches, Cervical radicular and pseudoradicular syndromes, joint dysfunction, myofascial syndromes, vertigo, disequilibrium, orofacial pain, temporomandibular disorders, and neuropsychological dysfunction.

Of all the fine information contained in this work, my favorite portions consist of the quite frequent "Clinical Pearls" interspersed thoughout each chapter. These are Dr. Murphy's own personal commentaries, practical clinical tips, and observations. They add immeasurably to the usefulness of the information in daily practice.

This book applies the McKenzie principles to the cervical and thoracic spine in the same organized, research-oriented manner as McKenzie's book on the lumbar spine. It is a great reference for evaluation and treatment and makes classification of injuries much easier (especially important in our limited visit world). Explanations and pictures are very helpful. It should be in every PT clinic!

For any one of the multitude of people dealing with c-spine problems, this book will explain the latest research and treatment.

Although the language is technical, with a little effort it is understandable. And while the price is steep, it is worth every penny. Read this book before deciding for or against any cervical spine treatment

This well-arranged book is packed with contributions from eminent spine surgeons ranging from Drs Dreyer, An, Karaikovic & Lenke to Andersson, Albert, DeWald, Bridwell and Gaines. The two editors, leaders in the field of spine surgery themselves, have put together a useful combination of important issues in failed back surgery, implications of failure, clinical & diagnostic approaches and hints on surgical salvage of complicated spine procedures. There is adequate study of the factors leading to failed surgery and many tips on avoiding such complications.

Written in a prose that avoids stifling-academia and over-technicality , the text delivers much advice gained from years of collective surgical experience. Many of the contributors cite well-known peer-reviewed audits, strengthening the value of their opinion.

Notable omissions are issues on disc arthroplasty complications, on sacral insufficency in long instrumented spines and on problems using bone graft substitutes. Sufficient power of analysis must be available through an appropriate pool of patients, a trend of practice and a period of time before these current issues may be discussed and I would expect them to be featured in the next edition.