11999 - Lumbar Spinal Surgery

Lumbar Spinal Surgery Full-color photography and enhanced anatomical art in this fresh, modern Lumbar Spinal Surgery booklet aid comprehension and support shared decision and informed consent discussions to develop a treatment plan and set expectations. Covers nonsurgical treatment and surgical procedures: diskectomy, decompression, fusion and disk replacement.

• Healthy lumbar structure; lumbar disk problems
• Evaluation; diagnostic testing
• Nonsurgical treatments; physical therapy, medication
• Preparing for lumbar spinal surgery and recovery, including smoking cessation
• Anterior and posterior approaches; laminotomy, laminectomy, diskectomy, replacement and fusion
• Risks and complications of lumbar spinal surgery
• Recovery; pain management; physical therapy
• Self-care; when to call the doctor
• 16 pages, full-color photography and enhanced anatomical artwork