Spinal Surgery for Physiotherapists

Back and neck pain are common, and surgery can be necessary in some situations. Physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists should be aware of surgery rationales and techniques to provide accurate patient counseling and fine-tune indications for surgery. This book explains surgical and surgical techniques to non-surgeons, aiming to bridge the gap between surgical and rehabilitation paradigms and benefit patients.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Lannoo

Back and neck pain are widespread, and they can be considered a normal part of life. In most cases, interventions are not required. However, surgery may be necessary in some situations, and it can be a valuable option in others. To provide accurate patient counseling and to help refine indications for surgery, physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists should be aware of the rationales and techniques behind surgery. Surgery is often not used in isolation, and postoperative rehabilitation will benefit from the physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist's knowledge of surgical techniques. It is also important that all spinal caregivers communicate with the patient using the same vocabulary and provide consistent messages. This book aims to bridge the gap between surgical and rehabilitation paradigms, benefiting patients. The field is covered in a concise and comprehensive manner, making it a must-read for spinal rehabilitation practices.

Weight: 171g
Dimension: 210 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789401482547