A Comprehensive Guide to Degenerative Spine Disorders

This comprehensive book on degenerative spine disorders offers valuable insights into symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment options. It empowers both medical professionals and laypeople to navigate the complexities of these prevalent conditions. By dissecting the underlying causes and presenting a holistic understanding, the book goes beyond the surface, providing a vital resource for anyone involved in spinal health. Medical professionals gain in-depth knowledge, while individuals grappling with these disorders find a roadmap for managing challenges and fostering empowerment on their journey toward spinal health. This book targets post-graduate residents and spine fellows. This book equips medical students with a solid foundation in understanding the issues surrounding low back pain. Through its comprehensive content, clinical insights, and patient-centric approach, the book provides a valuable resource for medical education and future clinical practice.

1. Introduction to Degenerative Spine Disorders.- 2. Anatomy of the Spine: Foundation for Understanding Degeneration.- 3. Common types of Degenerative Spine Disorders: An Overview.- 4. Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease.- 5. Degenerative Spondylolisthesis.- 6. Degenerative Kyphosis and Scoliosis.- 7. Facet Joint Arthritis: Degeneration of spinal joints.- 8. Modic Changes: Vertebral End Plate abnormalities.- 9. Ankylosing Spondylitis: Inflammatory Spine Disorder.- 10. Osteoporosis and Vertebral compression fractures.- 11. Diagnostic Imaging in Degenerative Spine Disorders.- 12. Symptoms and Clinical Presentation in Degenerative Spine Disorders.- 13. Treatment Modalities: Non-Surgical Management options.- 14. Surgical Interventions for Degenerative Spine Disorders.- 15. Recent Advances and Future trends in Degenerative Spine Disorder Treatment.- 16. Living with Degenerative Spine Disorders: Coping Strategies and support.- 17. Pain Management in Degenerative Spine Disorders.- 18. Preventive Measures and Spinal Health.

Dr. Vineet Kumar (MBBS, MS  Orthopedics) completed his postgraduate studies at King George’s Medical College in Lucknow, India. Currently serving as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and Head of the Department of Orthopaedics at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow, India. He specializes in Spine Surgery. Dr. Kumar has contributed significantly to the field, with numerous original research papers published in esteemed international and national journals, alongside delivering scientific presentations at various conferences. He is the recipient of the esteemed B.N. Sinha gold medal K.G.M.U, named after the father of Indian Orthopaedics, and has been honoured with multiple fellowships from organizations such as the Indian Orthopaedic Association, Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, and various state orthopaedic associations. Recognized for his outstanding work, he has received several awards for the best papers and posters at both national and international conferences. A dedicated academic, Dr. Kumar is a life member of several national and international academic bodies and has actively participated in research under the Council of Science and Technology, UP (CSTUP). Additionally, he has authored numerous chapters and books aimed at the training of medical students.

Dr. Prakhar Mishra (MBBS, MS, DNB orthopaedics) post-graduated from King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, India is currently serving as a Senior Resident in the Department of Orthopaedics at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow.