Measurements in Spine Care
Author： Lee Michael J.;;
Publisher： Thieme
Publication year： 2012
E-ISBN: 9783131726513
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9783131711915
Subject： R681.5 Spinal and back disease
Language： ENG
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Description
In the course of evaluating the patient with spinal disease, a myriad of measurements need to be performed before determining the diagnosis and the severity of the disease process. This text explicitly outlines the measurement of the spine from a clinical, laboratory, and radiographic approach. A detailed description of the actual technique of measurement and the clinical implication are presented with accompanying illustrations. This amalgamation of measurement tools for the spine is a beneficial reference for a wide spectrum of healthcare providers: students, nurses, residents, fellows, and established surgeons.
In addition to its detailed illustrated presentation, each measurement technique has been graded for scientific and clinical utility with a score that specifically grades:
Interobserver reliability
Intraobserver reliability
Universality