Spinal injuries and conditions in young athletes / Lyle Micheli, Cynthia Stein, Michael O'Brien, Pierre d'Hemecourt, editors.

Spinal Injuries and Conditions in Young Athletes provides a comprehensive, in-depth review of the mechanisms and management of back injuries and problems occurring in this ever-growing and active population. Led by Dr. Lyle Micheli and his co-editors, an award-winning group of orthopedists discusses...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Springer)
Other Authors: Micheli, Lyle J., 1940- (Editor), Stein, Cynthia J. (Editor), O'Brien, Michael, 1973- (Editor), D'Hemecourt, Pierre (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer, 2014.
Series:Contemporary pediatric and adolescent sports medicine.
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Summary:Spinal Injuries and Conditions in Young Athletes provides a comprehensive, in-depth review of the mechanisms and management of back injuries and problems occurring in this ever-growing and active population. Led by Dr. Lyle Micheli and his co-editors, an award-winning group of orthopedists discusses and explores common adolescent spine injuries and procedures, in addition to breakthroughs in gene therapy, tissue engineering, and complex operations. As spine surgery is among the most complex and challenging procedures performed in orthopedics, special considerations and procedures are required in pediatric populations. Since many corrective surgeries run the risk of arthritis later in life, particular efforts must be made in young populations to prevent future injury in a child's adolescence and young adulthood while maximizing return-to-play potential. Chapters cover acute spinal injuries, concussions, overuse injuries, spinal malformations, tumors, infections and inflammatory diseases across the range of athletics, including swimming and combat sports. Spinal Injuries and Conditions in Young Athletes provides an immeasurable guide for back surgery in pediatric populations and will be a go-to resource for practitioners and residents in pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781461447535
1461447534
1461447526
9781461447528
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.