Current statistics indicate that 75-80% of people worldwide will experience some form of back pain during their lifetime. Lumbar pain is a leading cause of disability – a global public health burden with serious economic implications.
Concise, state-of-the-art overview
Fundamental management strategies and current issues and challenges
The full age spectrum – from childhood to older adulthood – and contributing factors such as the sacroiliac joints, genetics, and spine infections
Economic considerations, risk factors, and legal aspects
Neurological causes, including myopathies, neuromuscular disease, Parkinson disease, and dystonia
Conservative treatment options such as drugs, physiotherapy, and complementary medicine
The role of minimally invasive surgery in treating degenerative lumbar spine disease
Must-read bibliographic references in every chapter
Bullet lists of pearls and pitfalls summarize critical points and key concepts
Luiz Roberto Gomes Vialle
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