Description:The first in a new Quick Reference; series in PM&R, this volume broadly covers the complex topic of spine care. Broken down into 100 conditions, the bulleted text and helpful illustrations provide a clinical roadmap for diagnosing and treating spine disorders commonly and not so commonly encountered in daily practice. Every entry features description, etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, risk factors, clinical features, natural history, diagnosis, red flags, treatment, prognosis, helpful hints, and suggested readings on two facing pages for easy access to key information at a glance. Features of "Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference" series titles include: * Comprehensive coverage of all important topics in PM&R * Multi-specialty editorship and authorship * Focus on clinical management provides readers with hands-on, practical guidance for all types of interventions and therapies * Consistent approach allows readers to know exactly where to find the information they need rapidly * "Pitfalls", "Red Flags", "Complications", and "Helpful Hints" help guard against unwanted sequelae