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Spinal Cord Medicine

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4th Ed.

Steven Kirshblum, MD; Vernon W. Lin, MD, PhD

ISBN-13: 978-0-8261-3948-1

eISBN-13: 978-0-8261-3949-8

Physical Medicine, Neurology, Nursing

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Defines the Current Standard of Care in Spinal Cord Medicine

The fourth edition of Spinal Cord Medicine offers an updated, comprehensive reference for clinicians, researchers, and trainees seeking expert guidance in the care of persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) and related disorders. Edited by renowned specialists Dr. Steven Kirshblum and Dr. Vernon Lin, this edition reflects the latest advances in neurological classification, surgical techniques, rehabilitation strategies, and medical management.

With 48 chapters across seven sections, this new edition addresses the full continuum of spinal cord medicine—from acute care and surgical intervention to rehabilitation, psychosocial factors, and aging with SCI. Expanded coverage includes nontraumatic spinal cord disorders, advanced imaging, and evolving technologies that are transforming patient outcomes. Each chapter is authored by experts across disciplines, providing clinically relevant, evidence-based insights essential for everyday practice.

New to the Fourth Edition:

  • • Details on an updated system for neurological classification of SCI
  • • Expanded coverage of nontraumatic spinal cord disorders
  • • New chapter structuring streamlines content
  • • Enhanced insights on surgical interventions and outcome prediction
  • • Updated content on new medications and treatment paradigms
  • • Advanced technologies in imaging and rehabilitation
  • • Streamlined chapters to reduce duplication and enhance clarity

Key Features:

  • • Covers the full spectrum of spinal cord injury and disease
  • • Offers the most current clinical, medical, and rehabilitative knowledge
  • • Written by leading experts from diverse disciplines
  • • Reflects board certification standards in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
  • • Richly illustrated with hundreds of figures and tables
  • • Emphasizes evidence-based, patient-centered care
  • • Ideal for specialists in SCI medicine, PM&R, neurology, neurosurgery, and therapy
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