Brain And Spine Surgery In The Elderly

Author : Moncef Berhouma
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319402323
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brain and Spine Surgery in the Elderly written by Moncef Berhouma and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique and richly illustrated volume presents the state of the art in the comprehensive management of major neurosurgical diseases in the elderly (aged 65 and over). It explores all of the common neurosurgical pathologies affecting elderly patients, and emphasizes the paramount importance of tailored management strategies for quality of life. It highlights updated techniques for anaesthesia and critical care, as well as minimally invasive neurosurgical methods intended for this specific group of patients. Radiosurgery treatment is also discussed, in particular for brain tumours. In western societies, the proportion of elderly citizens has nearly reached 20%, and shows no signs of slowing down. The management of neurosurgical conditions in this particular population requires specific multidisciplinary strategies. To address this situation, a team of internationally respected contributors accurately describe degenerative and traumatic spinal diseases, which account for the majority of admissions among the elderly, as well as brain tumours and intracranial haemorrhages, aspects that are raising new ethical issues. The book mainly addresses the needs of neurosurgeons and geriatric neurologists, but also neuro-oncologists and neuro-anaesthesists working with elderly patients, as well as students in these disciplines.

Author : Nathaniel P. Brooks
Publisher : Thieme
ISBN 13 : 1638535795
Total Pages : 714 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spine Surgery in an Aging Population written by Nathaniel P. Brooks and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2019-10-28 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invaluable primer on the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of aging patients with spine conditions The growing population of people aged 65 and older has significant implications for health care systems and spine care providers. Older patients today demand interventions that enable them to return to a functional lifestyle. Treatment of degenerative spine disease in aging adults requires in-depth understanding of changes in physiology, biomechanics, function, and modifiable risk factors. Equally important, providers need to listen to patients, diagnose thoughtfully, learn about the person's goals, and teach them in plain language about the risks, alternatives, and expectations of treatment options. This foundation is critical to developing informed patient-centered treatment plans to improve outcomes. Spine Surgery in an Aging Population by Nathaniel Brooks, Andrea Strayer, and a cadre of global contributors reflects a rich array of expertise. With multidisciplinary contributions from renowned specialists in neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, geriatrics, and rehabilitation, the book provides invaluable insights on caring for aging adults with degenerative spine disease. Throughout 21 chapters, readers are provided with key concepts, expert knowledge, and effective management strategies to avoid complications and improve outcomes for older adult spine patients. Key Highlights Diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis to help prevent fractures and optimize treatment approaches prior to elective surgery Management of common pathologies of the aging spine such as cervical spondylosis, lumbar stenosis, spondylolisthesis, degenerative scoliosis and trauma Special topics include value-based care, nonsurgical management of spinal pain, vertebral augmentation, minimally invasive surgery, and instrumentation considerations This one-stop compendium is essential reading for orthopaedic and neurosurgical residents and fellows, as well as veteran surgeons and allied health providers who care for older adults with spine conditions.

Author : Warren R. Selman
Publisher : Thieme
ISBN 13 : 9781879284593
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Neurosurgical Care of the Elderly written by Warren R. Selman and published by Thieme. This book was released on 1999 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neurosurgical Care of the Elderly is a comprehensive text which discusses the unique management of elderly patients. Although these problems occur in patients of all ages, their management in the geriatric population requires special consideration. Topics include: The physiology of aging Perioperative care Cranial lesions and benign brain tumors Pallidotomy for Parkinson's Disease Occlusive cerebrovascular disease Hemorrhagic vascular disease Head injuries Spinal lesions Bone physiology and bone healing Spinal decompression, fusion and instrumentation Delirium, agitation and confusion (Distributed by Thieme for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)

Author : Kai-Ming G. Fu
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031126122
Total Pages : 474 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Treatment of Spine Disease in the Elderly written by Kai-Ming G. Fu and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the population continues to age worldwide, spinal disease will become more prevalent in the elderly population. The treatment of spinal disease requires an individual approach encorporating best practices. Optimal management in the elderly may differ from younger patients due to increased comorbidities, decreased bone health, and a higher risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality. While more and more elderly patients will require evaluation and management of their spinal disease, most modern books discuss operative and nonoperative management based upon disease process. Techniques and approaches are described for a specific pathology, and are usually tailored for a young or middle aged patient. Treatment of Spine Disease in the Elderly: Cutting Edge Techniques and Technologies is designed to address this gap in today’s literature by expressly addressing spinal conditions in the elderly and current advanced techniques and technologies for treating their spinal disease. It will be intended as a resource for the beginning to the advanced surgeon and practitioner whom undertakes treatment of patients in this age group.

Author : Rifat Latifi
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030479633
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surgical Decision Making in Geriatrics written by Rifat Latifi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-08-12 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to present a comprehensive and state-of the-art approach to all aspects of geriatric surgery within the broad confines of surgery in geriatrics including general surgery, neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, surgical oncology, hepatobiliary and transplant surgery, plastic, colorectal, orthopedic, gynecologic, and urologic surgery. The text is split into four parts. The first part is organized under general considerations on the geriatric surgical patient and includes current trends in geriatric surgery, and a number of important general issues such as practical approaches to reversal of bleeding/anticoagulation, role of anesthetic concerns in advanced age, frailty index and measurements of physiological reserves, nutritional support in the elderly, quality of life in the elderly, drug use, and family involvement. Part two of the book focuses on surgery specific system-based problems in geriatric surgical patients. The third part addresses many other important aspects of geriatric surgery including palliative and end of life care for the elderly, religious issues and the elderly care surgery, elderly with mental health issues, and nursing care of elderly patients. The fourth and final part describes the need for geriatric surgical care education and the components that are essential for the curriculum of current and future generations of students. Written by experts in the field, Surgical Decision Making in Geriatrics addresses patient selection, pre-operative considerations, technical conduct of the most common operations, and avoiding complications.

Author : James J. Yue
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1455700037
Total Pages : 497 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Comprehensive Treatment of the Aging Spine E-Book written by James J. Yue and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-12-03 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Comprehensive Treatment of the Aging Spine provides all the state-of-the-art coverage you need on both operative and non-operative treatments for different clinical pathologies of the aging spine. Dr James Yue and a team of talented, pioneering orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons cover hot topics like minimally invasive fusion, dynamic stabilization, state-of-the-art intraspinous and biologic devices, and more...in print and online. Search the full text and access a video library online at expertconsult.com. Master the very latest techniques and technologies through detailed step-by-step surgical instructions, tips, and pearls. Stay current on the state-of-the-art in intraspinous and biologic devices—such as Stent (Alphatec) and Optimesh Spineology; thoracic techniques—kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty, and spacers; and conservative treatment modalities—including injection therapies, acupuncture, and yoga. Make expert-guided decisions on techniques and device selection using the collective clinical experience of pioneering editors and contributors. Identify the advantages and disadvantages for the full range of available microsurgical and endoscopic techniques for management of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine pathology—minimally invasive fusion, reconstruction, decompression, and dynamic stabilization.

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783030622176
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emergency General Surgery in Geriatrics written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a growing need for a book on emergency general surgery in the elderly, as adults age 65 and older are the fastest growing segment of the population worldwide, and their number is expected to double to 89 million between now and 2050. Based on these changing demographics, it is expected that there will be a concurrent rise in the demand for a variety of surgical services, including vascular surgery (with a projected growth of 31%) and general surgery (with a projected growth of 18%), as well as in all sub-disciplines of surgery (thoracic, cardiac, oncology, hepatobiliary, transplant, plastic colorectal, orthopedic, gynecologic, urology and neurosurgery). In addition, older surgical patients often require a different level of care than younger patients during the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases. Many of our geriatric population have multiple chronic illnesses beyond the one for which surgery is required, and therefore are prone to developing postoperative complications, functional decline, loss of independence, and other undesirable outcomes. In response, this book offers surgeons, geriatrists and nurses state-of-the-art surgical approaches and essential information on the complex perioperative care of the elderly.

Author : Ehab Farag
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107005310
Total Pages : 477 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Anesthesia for Spine Surgery written by Ehab Farag and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-05-17 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to anesthesia specifically for spine surgery, explaining procedures from the point of view of both anesthesiologists and surgeons.

Author : Max Aebi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9783540244080
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Aging Spine written by Max Aebi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-02-23 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Bone and Joint Decade" draws our attention with increased intensity to the problem of the changes related to aging of our musculoskeletal system and the associated socioeconomic implications. In view of the increasing age of the worldwide population the impact seems to be tremendous. The editors of The Aging Spine pick up this interesting topic and engage opinion leaders to contribute their knowledge in this supplement. The various contributions cover most of the important problems, which are included in the vast specter of aging spine: osteoporosis, spinal stenosis, and tumors of the spine. The aging spine will be an everpresent issue in the life of a physician taking care of the different pathologies of the spine. This text will help to better understand the nature of the different changes in the spine of the elderly. It contributes to enabling us to diagnose and to treat this complex problem in an appropriate way.

Author : Reuben D. Johnson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0199674027
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Landmark Papers in Neurosurgery written by Reuben D. Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evidence-based medicine is a concept that has come to the fore in the past few years. Clinicians are increasingly encouraged to practise patient management based on available evidence in the scientific literature. For example, new pharmacological therapies are only used when large randomized trials have 'proven' that a particular drug is better than existing ones. This is also the case in surgical specialties, although surgery has traditionally seen a lack of useof this information, with individual surgeon's preferences being most influential in treatment choices. However, more recently, there has been a large expansion of trials and studies aimed at providingsurgeons with information to guide their choices using firm evidence. This new edition has been revised and expanded to include new data where relevant, and also features a new chapter on pituitary surgery. Landmark Papers in Neurosurgery 2e remains a key collection of the most important trials and studies in neurosurgery, allowing the reader to rapidly extract key results, and making it essential reading for all neurosurgeons and trainees in the field.