Clinical Anatomy of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and ANS: The Definitive Reference

By Gregory D. Cramer and Susan A. Darby, this comprehensive guide offers a unique clinical perspective and evidence-based coverage of the spine, spinal cord, and autonomic nervous system (ANS). As the definitive reference, it provides healthcare professionals with the necessary information to evaluate and manage conditions affecting the spine and associated neural structures.

Visualizing Anatomic Relationships

High-quality color illustrations and photographs, accompanied by abundant radiographs, CT, and MRI images, visually demonstrate specific anatomic and neuromusculoskeletal relationships. These visual aids highlight structures that may be affected by manual and surgical spinal techniques or other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, enabling healthcare professionals to better understand the anatomy and its implications for treatment.

Connecting Theory to Practice

The book covers the mechanisms behind the evaluation and treatment of clinical conditions related to the spine and associated neural structures, providing the rationale behind treatments and helping healthcare professionals connect theory to practice. Special emphasis is placed on structures that may be affected by manual and surgical spinal techniques and by other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to the spine, offering more focused coverage than general anatomy references.

Diagnostic Imaging Technology

Diagnostic imaging technology is highlighted throughout the book, with radiographs, CTs, and MRIs demonstrating the relevance of anatomy to clinical practice. These visual aids, along with high-quality color illustrations and photographs, enhance understanding and assist with diagnostics. Highlighted items allow healthcare professionals to quickly locate clinically relevant information, making it easier to provide safe and effective patient care.

Updated and Evidence-Based Content

The book features updated, evidence-based content, ensuring healthcare professionals have the necessary information to provide safe and effective patient care. A new section on fascia provides the latest information on this emerging topic, and new illustrations, including line drawings, MRIs, CTs, and x-rays, visually clarify key concepts.

Product Details:

• ISBN-13: 9780323079549
• Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
• Publication date: 3/4/2013
• Edition description: New Edition
• Edition number: 3
• Pages: 688