Help patients understand lumbar spinal surgery options with this comprehensive patient education guide. Full-color photography and enhanced anatomical art in this fresh, modern lumbar spinal surgery booklet aid comprehension and support shared decision and informed consent discussions to develop a treatment plan and set expectations. Covers nonsurgical treatment and surgical procedures including laminectomy, laminotomy, diskectomy, decompression, fusion, and disk replacement.
Healthy lumbar spine structure and lumbar disk problems
Evaluation and diagnostic testing for lumbar spine conditions
Nonsurgical treatments including physical therapy and medication
Preparing for lumbar spinal surgery and recovery, including smoking cessation
Surgical approaches and procedures: anterior and posterior approaches; laminotomy, laminectomy, diskectomy, disk replacement, and fusion for lumbar spine
Risks and complications of lumbar spinal surgery
Recovery after spinal surgery; pain management; physical therapy
Self-care after lumbar surgery; when to call the doctor
16 pages, full-color photography and enhanced anatomical artwork
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