Low back and neck pain - David G Borenstein

This text provides definitive coverage of the medical causes of back and neck pain, focusing on the clinical aspects of evaluation and management. The authors present the most up-to-date information on anatomy, physiology, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. Additions to the medical therapy section include new information on the role of COX-II inhibitors and the appropriate use of opiates. The surgery section has also been updated with details about minimally invasive surgery, the role of bone morphogenic protein, and disc replacement.