Surgery Books

It's been my pleasure to have known Pax Beale for 35 years. I knew him "pre-body for the ages", when he simply had what we used to refer to as a "good build". He & I were running buddies, and his coaching & companionship helped me to achieve many of my running goals. He has certainly had an incredible life of "experience". I can attest to the many zany challenges that he took on, which were held as crazy endeavors by his friends (& with which he now agrees). His book is a great deal to digest, but it certainly can motivate anyone who reads it to do SOMETHING to improve their life, both mentally & physically. So Pax, my friend, when will you be conducting your 1st Body for The Ages Seminar?

This is a very readable and enjoyable book. Not only does it tell the tale of an amazing life but really gives great advice of what to do and how to do it. I appreciated the pictures of how perform certain excercise routines but some of the pictures could have been better.... I enjoyed it and derived a great of information on how to change my workout routines. And it clearly show that that there can be a great life after a heart attack. I would be curious to see if there is a follow up book.

This book altered my perceptions on heart disease and the way I approach my life in general. The author, Pax Beale reversed his heart disease; I previously thought this was impossible. You internalize Mr. Beale's teachings because he speaks from the heart figuratively and literally using eccentric quips and his own earned life truths. I would recommend this book for anyone struggling with health, heart disease, and for anyone wanting to excel in life. He lights a fire under your ass, plain and simple.

I no longer choose to be a spectator.

This is a great read and I strongly recommend it.

A well written book,easy step-by-step instructions.

"You do not have to believe in Guided Imagery for it to work
You just have to have an open mind each time you do it"

I bought Steve Murray's cancer imagery dvds and decided buy the book also. The book took the mystery out of cancer imagery and made it simple to start a program. I recommend the book and getting one of his dvds or videos on cancer imagery. It would be money well spent.

I would highly recommend Steve Murray's Cancer Guided Imagery Programs for anyone currently on the journey of recovery from cancer. I am a current breast cancer patient that was looking for a complimentary therapy to help me reduce my stress level while I was going through chemotherapy.

My doctor recommended that I explore a method that focused on mind, body and spirit. I stumbled upon Steve's dvd series and was amazed at how it put me in a calm state almost immediately. The guided imagery sections were so soothing and relaxing that I felt completely at peace and any tension that I was holding was one. As a result I have not had any of the side effects that most people have with chemotherapy. The visual images are absolutely beautiful and vibrant. During one of the segments, I was convinced that the images leapt off of the screen and surrounded me with healing light. Everytime I watch the dvd, I am further empowered to be able to fight this disease.

My oncology staff at UCLA's Cancer Center acknowledge the effective support the mind/body connection have as an aide in fighting this disease and Steve had perfected the tried and true art of visualization. I have been asked to speak at an awards dinner for the American Cancer Society, in which we will honor 5 individuals who have made great strides in promoting cancer awareness and patient support and I will certainly speak well of Steve Murray's Cancer Guided Imagery programs.

Kim Smith

This book is a really good source for all types of surgeon starting with residents up to consultants. It has a very simplified way to make the reader understand the information without making it superficial. it's really a great source which must be owned by cardiac surgeons at all levels

This book offers those interested in cardiac surgery a wonderful source of information. It is presented in such a manner that it is educational and understandible for those just beginning medical school through those who are active attendings of cardiac surgery. A book that should be on everyones shelf, or better yet.. open on their desk!

In my opinion, what the "Harrison's textbook of internal medicine" means to an internist,so does Edmunds' textbook for a cardiovascular surgeon...You can find everything about adult cardiac surgery comprehensively. Thank you Mr.Edmunds!

This is a new book in Dr. Toy's case files series. It is the best book I read to help me prepare for the surgery shelf exam (better than NMS, Surgical Recall, First Aid, etc.) It contains 55 cases that cover the most commonly encountered problems students will see on the surgery shelf exam and in clinical practice. It covers definitions, diagnosis, and management of disease. Most importantly, this book teaches students how to think about and answer correctly questions on the exam, especially the many questions that ask, "What is the next step in management?" Format makes book easy and fun to read, great for reading a couple of cases even when students are very tired from the long hours of a surgery rotation.

This book is FABULOUS! It's well-organized, has the right amount of detail, and is extremely high yield in terms of learning & for the shelf. I bought 5 over-priced, yet useless surgery books before I found this one. After reading the reviews here, I decided to get it. I never write reviews, but let me tell you, after using this book, I had to come in here & comment...it was that good!!!!

For the new third year students out there, you'll be inundated with study materials to help you prepare for wards and shelf exams. But the way you learn and the way you are tested is totally different now. You are expected to learn independently and apply that knowledge on wards and on tests (shelf exams will ask what to do to manage patients or the next step in treatment)

This is where Case Files comes in. For the first half of the year, I used other texts that presented the information in a standard textbook way. While they were easy to read, I often forgot most of the salient points about each disease. It was extremely frustrating for me to waste so much time. But Case Files is different. Each book in the series presents 50-60 clinical scenarios that you'll see not only on wards, but also on your shelf exams and step 2 CK.

Each case is presented the same. First you read the scenario, then it asks you a couple of overview questions about things like diagnosis, treatment, and initial management. Then background information is present. First, there is an analysis section where key terms are defined, background info is presents, clinical considerations and management issues are addressed; it's like what you get in other texts but it applies to a real (albeit simulated) patient. Then questions are presented at the end to reinforce what you just read. One of my favorite things is that clnical pearls are summarized at the end of each case (these are great to review the day before a test).

The Surgery book in the series was no different. Having just taken the shelf exam, I feel like this book did a great job of covering the majority of the material with very little prep time because the book is easy to read and the information sticks in your head. Other books are frustrating in that they are boring and take too much of your precious time to have such a low yield. I kept wanting something better, and I found it with the Case Files series. With a minimal amount of outside reading, you'll be surprised with how fast you'll go through this book, remember important facts about your patients, impress your attendings, and see great shelf exam scores (I know mine went up)

I first saw this little book just after starting my surgical residency. I had already heard many of these "sayings" on rounds and in the OR. But having a whole book full of nice little quotes was great.

The one liners collected here, obviously from many mouths over many years, are priceless. Some, unfortunately, are dated or no longer relevant, as the art and science of surgery has progressed; but they all serve to illustrate the unique perspective and attitudes of surgeons, especially in an academic setting. All surgeons, however, were once residents, and we all will recognize events, patients, attitudes, roadblocks, and lots of other memories in this book.

It's not a book with stories --- it's like a collection of aphorisms. Every surgeon should read this one.

Great tongue-in-cheek humor!

This book is a compilation of humorous comments heard in teaching hospitals across America. I bought my copy while I was a medical student and its humor is relevant today. Its great for the coat pocket as you can flip through the pages and read a dozen entries in a few minutes before your beeper sends you back to work. It would be the best few dollars you could spend on a book if you work in medicine and enjoy a good giggle to reduce stress. You'll just wish you had thought of it first!

Great book! Gives good detail on what to expect from different procedures and a ballpark figure as far as cost is concerned. The book gives the up side and down side to procedures and provides very accurate information on which to make an informed decision. I would highly recommend anyone thinking about a cosmetic fix to read this book first!

Easy to read book on all you need to know about cosmetic surgery as well as all the lastest in quick fixes from botox and making your skin look fabulous to tatoo and hair removal, with before and after photos, charts, patient testimonials and costs

Enjoyed it and very helpful and informative

This book has the simple to read feel that a non-clinician needs but with all the detail you would ever want to make an informed decision about plastic surgery. The drawings and pictures make it more accessible to those of us without MDs after our names. It is clear that lots of people are unhappy with their bodies, and Dr. Copeland makes no bones about legitimizing those complaints. It's refreshing to finally read that it's OK to take that extra step in order to feel good about yourself.

Clinical Biomechanics of the Spine
I Will like to buy this book but i dont know the autors.
Please if you can send me this dates and the lower prize that you sell for me.
Thank you

This book is listed as a book that the National Board of Chiropractic references from for some of its test questions on Part I of the Boards. This is a great book for learning the biomechanics of the spine and how the muscle interact with the bones of the spine. I also highly recommend, which is also on amazon:
National Board of Chiropractic Part I Study Guide:Key Review Questions and Answers by Patrick Leonardi
This study guide has similar kind of questions to the boards. It also showed me what to focus on, thus helping me to organize my study time much more effectively. I also used Clinical Biomechanics of the Spine as a good reference to help me study for the Spinal Anatomy portion of the Part I national boards.

Anyone trained in any field of orthopedic or mechanical health care has often heard of this reference. This is a must for any medical or anatomical library. Whether you are a chiropractor,orthopedist, neurologist, P.T., or even simply a family practice physician, you need this "biomechanics bible".

Excelent and concise review.Comprehensive how to guidelines for evaluation,risk determination and treatment including frequency for re-evaluation.How much weight factors such as obesity,glycemic control,smoking, foot hygiene,and propensity to walk barefoot inside and outdoors are not used to increase the risk score.The authors should use their vast experience to add several or all of the above to modify the risk score.

Thourough overview, yet very practical. I would recommend it to every health care professional dealing with the diabetic foot.

Medical experts David Armstrong and Lawrence Lavery editorially collaborate in Clinical Care Of The Diabetic Foot to present the reader with up to date information on all aspects of diabetes as related to foot care and symptoms. Written especially as a handbook for foot care specialists, but also useful to lay readers seeking to educate themselves concerning how to care for their own feet or the feet of loved one's and hopefully prevent amputation, Clinical Care Of The Diabetic Foot covers foot exams, wound care, managing infections, preventive footwear, charcot foot and peripheral arterial disease, and much more. Black/white photographs, charts, and reference lists round out this highly recommended and welcome contribution to medical handbook and diabetes reference shelves.

I have strabismus which means I'm "cross-eyed" and I read this book (with one eye closed) and it really touched me. I think that if you have strabismus you should get this book now it is personal yet accurate!

I am practising strabismus in private sector and as educator at the university. This is the most comprehensive overview of the current status of the knowledge of strabismus. The way that it is presented makes a difficult subject so understandable and you immediately know you are up to date. Rosenbaum has succeeded in getting just the cream of specialists together to get everything into the right perspective.This book can be recommended to any practising ophthalmologist or ophthalmology student who is really interested in understaning the subject.

Reading this book, as a resident, fellow, pediatric ophthalmology or general ophthalmologist, you will find how several of the best strabismologist in the world, explain clearly their thoughts in those topics were they are just the best. You don't need be a strabismologist to understand this book, your knowlodge will get the top; but if you are a squint specialist, you will see how you enjoy reading this book, and how your clinical assesment and procedures in strabiusmus improve.

A brilliant book - leagues better than the current alternatives. Logically arranged with plenty of detail, helpful summaries (at-a-glance features) and clear, informative text. This book goes further than most, detailing practical skills (cannulation etc), examination skills and acute surgical illness management. Simple to follow, but with enough detail for surgical trainees, I have found this book to provide what I need every time I've used it.

This is an excellant text book of general surgery. The book covers all the basic topics of surgery in a great mannor. There are plenty of good quality pictures and illustrations. The book is well divided into chapters. There is a summary at the end of each topic which gives a reivew of all the contents. I would highly recommend this book for rmedical students and surgical residents.

I am a graduating senior medical student, and I happened to come upon this text quite by accident. Intending only to browse it for the moment, I found the text to be captivating. The author gives a clear and concise overview of every major surgical topic in a way that is approachable and easily understandible. The tables and figures nicely complement the "high yield" text. I only wish I had this text when I did my surgical clerkship.