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This volume is the most authoritative and up-to-date reference on the lumbar spine, providing a nice balance between basic science and clinical material. Topics covered include gene therapy, outcomes assessment, and alternatives to traditional nonoperative treatment. Chapters on specific disorders have a consistent structure: definition, natural history, physical examination, imaging, nonoperative treatment, operative treatment, postoperative management, results of surgery, and complications. Additional topics include:





