The Brain, Spine and Nerves in Sports

1. Auflage 2024
ISBN: 978-1-68420-114-3
Verlag: Thieme Medical Publishers

Medienkombination, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Hardback (Thread Stitching), Format (B × H): 227 mm x 281 mm, Gewicht: 1250 g

The definitive text on the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related neurological injuriesAlthough musculoskeletal injuries are by far the most common injuries seen in sports, neurological injuries are often the most serious and potentially devastating. The Brain, Spine and Nerves in Sports is a comprehensive textbook edited by neurosurgeons Nicholas Theodore and Russell R. Lonser, internationally renowned experts in sports-related brain and spine trauma. The book covers intricacies associated with the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related neurological injuries, with firsthand, collaborative insights from a who’s who of multidisciplinary neurological experts in sports injury medicine.The book is organized into three sections and 40 thoughtfully curated chapters covering diagnosis, surgical and nonsurgical approaches, and management of traumatic brain injuries, concussions, spinal cord injuries, and peripheral nerve injuries. The final chapter focuses on leveraging concussion data to improve the safety of American football. Each chapter blends theoretical knowledge, evidence-based practices, case studies, and practical insights derived from the authors’ extensive clinical experience.Key FeaturesContributions and pearls from leading authorities in the fields of neurosurgery, spine surgery, sports medicine, and rehabilitationThe latest advancements, techniques, and best practices for managing neurological conditions in athletes, presented in a succinct, easy-to-digest format, with short videosDetailed, critical overviews of sports-related neurological injuries in American football, soccer, cycling, baseball, skiing, combat sports, ice hockey, rugby, and moreA wealth of tables and assessment tools to enhance management of challenging, often time-sensitive situations, including complex return-to-play issuesThis definitive textbook will help neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, trainers, sports medicine physicians, and pain management physicians optimize patient outcomes, enhance performance, and promote the overall well-being of athletes at all levels of competition.This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.com.Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Theodore, Nicholas

Lonser, Russell R.

Lonser, Russell

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Neurologie, Klinische Neurowissenschaft
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Chirurgie Neurochirurgie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Umweltmedizin, Arbeitsmedizin, Tropenmedizin, Sportmedizin Sportmedizin
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Chirurgie Orthopädie- und Unfallchirurgie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: Brain 1 Sports-Related Head Injury 2 Imaging of Sports-Related Neurological Injuries 3 Management of Sports-Related Head Injury in the Athlete 4 Post-concussion Syndrome Management 5 Congenital Cranial Anomalies and Implications for Athletics 6 Considerations for the Child with Sports-Related Head Injury 7 Concussion: Long-term Sequelae Part II: Spine 8 Sports-Related Spine Injuries 9 Biomechanics of the Head and Spine in Sports 10 Nonsurgical Treatment of Spinal Injuries 11 Emergent Management of the Athlete with Spinal Cord Injury 12 Physical Examination of the Athletic Spine 13 Rehabilitation of Athletic Spinal Injuries 14 Spinal Manipulation 15 Surgery: Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion 16 Surgery: Cervical Arthroplasty 17 Surgery: Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy 18 Surgery: Posterior Lumbar Decompression and Fusion 19 Surgery: Direct Pars Repair for Spondylolysis 20 Return to Play after Spinal Injury 21 Congenital Spinal Anomalies and Implications for Athletics Part III: Peripheral Nerves 22 Anatomy and Physical Examination of the Peripheral Nerves 23 Common Peripheral Nerve Problems in Athletes: Diagnosis and Management Part IV: Sports 24 American Football 25 Soccer 26 Golf 27 Cycling 28 Rowing 29 Professional Motorsport Racing 30 Gymnastics 31 Equestrian 32 Baseball 33 Skiing 34 Combat Sports 35 Ice Hockey 36 Weightlifting 37 Rugby 38 Aquatic Sports 39 The Future of Traumatic Brain Injury 40 Concussions in the National Football League: Using Data to Improve Game Safety