Do you really need back surgery? A surgeon's guide to neck and back pain and how to choose your treatment

Abstract

Informed consent, preoperative workup and preparations, planning of surgical operations and postoperative care are discussed. The principles of spinal surgery are outlined. A wide range of surgical procedures of the cervical spine, thoracic spine, and lumbar spine are briefly reviewed. The role of biotechnology in spinal surgery, risks, outcomes, choices and recovery after surgery, health insurance, and cost of surgery are discussed. The book has an excellent glossary.