10.1055/b-0040-175452 3 Preprocedure Assessment Prior to Vertebral AugmentationScott Kreiner and Grace Maloney Summary Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are common and are increasing in number with the aging of the population….
10.1055/b-0040-175453 4 Physical Examination Findings in Patients with Vertebral Compression FracturesScott Kreiner Summary Certain painful spine conditions justify a more prompt approach to imaging evaluation and the most common of…
10.1055/b-0040-175450 1 History and Introduction to Vertebral AugmentationM.R. Chambers Summary Vertebral augmentation is a category of minimally invasive procedures that have become central in the treatment of pathologic and painful…
10.1055/b-0040-175454 5 Medical Pain Management in Patients with Vertebral Compression FracturesYoung Hoon Kim and Yong-Chul Kim Summary Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) can result from osteoporosis, trauma, or neoplasm. Among these…
Abstract: This chapter presents a systems model of the postural control system and explains how to use the model as a framework to understand postural control system impairments and their…
Abstract: This chapter provides a general overview for the management of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) throughout inpatient and postacute phases of the rehabilitation continuum. The information is intended…
Abstract: The goal of this chapter is to enhance the clinician’s ability to recognize indications for the most commonly used electrophysiological tests and to integrate knowledge of these test indications…
Abstract: This chapter presents and discusses the integration of computer-assisted technology as one approach to maximize independence and quality of life in older adults and people with physical impairments. Rehabilitation…
Abstract: This chapter describes the rehabilitation management of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The chapter reviews the incidence, prevalence, pathology, prognosis, and medical management of the disease. The chapter then…
Abstract: This chapter deals with the complex issue of acute and chronic pain management. In the first section, an overview of the anatomy and physiology of pain is presented. In…
