Download or read book LumbarDiagnostics written by Jaehan Koh and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Low back pain is one of the major public health problems in industrialized countries. It not only imposes economic burden on a patient and his or her family members, but also decreases the productivity of the individual. It is reported that in regard to spine more than 30 million magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams are conducted annually in the United States and the number of scans is growing exponentially. However, compared to the number of scans, the number of radiologists is increasing linearly, resulting in a concern over lack of diagnostic radiologists. Therefore, there is an increasing need for the computer-aided effective management of pathology in lumbar spine using multi-protocol MR images. MRI is known to be the most effective primary diagnostic tool in the clinical evaluation of the lumbar spine since it provides more anatomic sources of pain including nerves, muscles, and ligaments than X-ray or computed tomography. Interestingly, some clinical studies show that computer-aided diagnosis enhances the number of breast cancer detection by about 10%. To this end, I propose a computer-aided diagnosis framework, LumbarDiagnostics, for computer-aided characterization and diagnosis of lumbar spine pathology using multi-protocol MRI in a reliable and rapid manner, allowing to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the examination procedures of the lumbar spine pathology. The proposed framework consists of the following components: target pathology selection, meta data analysis, inter- and intra-slice analysis, preprocessing, landmark localization and labeling, regions-of-interest determination, region-of-interest quantification, feature generation, classification, reference generation, and validation. Experiments on clinical MRI image data from 101 subjects based on the framework successfully detect disc herniation and spinal stenosis with more than 90% diagnostic accuracy, achieving a speedup factor of 30 by comparison with diagnosis by radiologists. The framework also works effectively in segmenting the spinal canal region in MRI. In addition, the proposed framework is successfully applied to the task of spinal canal boundary extraction. This study demonstrates that the framework can be applied to the diagnosis and quantification of various abnormalities in the lumbar spine.

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Download or read book Combined Movement Theory written by Chris McCarthy and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new title expands on the widely used concept of combined movements and incorporates both grade IV- manipulative thrust techniques and muscle energy / proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques. It is the first to include chapters on cervical artery dysfunction (VBI) and upper cervical instability with clinical chapters on the regional management of spinal dysfunction. The first section discusses the underlying theoretical concepts underpinning combined movements theory and manipulation, with the second section offering a comprehensive manual of tests and treatments for each region of the spine. Revision multiple choice tests are at the ends of the theoretical chapters. A chapter on home exercise is included along with a DVD of video clips and clinical reasoning form. The book will provide readers with a comprehensive resource to start using combined movements theory immediately and is a real substitute to attending a course on the method. The book is an update, expansion and development of the Manual of Combined Movements published by Brian Edwards. DVD with over 60 video clips of tests and techniques Chapter on premanipulative - premobilisation screening and Cervical Artery Dysfunction Chapter on Upper Cervical Instability and assessment Update on the biomechanics of each region of the spine Multiple choice tests Integration of mobilisation, manipulation and muscle energy techniques

Download or read book Goldman Cecil Medicine E Book written by Lee Goldman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-08-16 with total page 2972 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To be the best doctor you can be, you need the best information. For more than 90 years, what is now called Goldman-Cecil Medicine has been the authoritative source for internal medicine and the care of adult patients. Every chapter is written by acclaimed experts who, with the oversight of our editors, provide definitive, unbiased advice on the diagnosis and treatment of thousands of common and uncommon conditions, always guided by an understanding of the epidemiology and pathobiology, as well as the latest medical literature. But Goldman-Cecil Medicine is not just a textbook. Throughout the lifetime of each edition, periodic updates continually include the newest information from a wide range of journals. Furthermore, Goldman-Cecil Medicine is available for all users of ClinicalKey, Elsevier’s full library of subspecialty textbooks that can be accessed by readers who may want even more in-depth information. More than 400 chapters authored by a veritable "Who’s Who" of modern medicine A practical, templated organization with an emphasis on evidence-based references Thousands of algorithms, figures, and tables that make its information readily accessible Supplemented by over 1500 board-style questions and answers to help you prepare for certification and recertification examinations

Download or read book Grieve s Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy written by Gwendolen Jull and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page 669 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the third edition of Grieve's Modern Manual Therapy was published in 2005, the original concepts of manipulative therapy have grown to embrace new research-generated knowledge. Expansions in practice have adopted new evidence which include consideration of psychological or social moderators. The original manual therapy or manipulative therapy approaches have transformed into musculoskeletal physiotherapy and this is recognized by the change in title for the new edition – Grieve's Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Grieve's Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy continues to bring together the latest state-of-the-art research, from both clinical practice and the related basic sciences, which is most relevant to practitioners. The topics addressed and the contributing authors reflect the best and most clinically relevant contemporary work within the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy. With this as its foundation and a new six-strong editorial team at its helm, the fourth edition now expands its focus from the vertebral column to the entire musculoskeletal system. For the first time both the spine and extremities are covered, capturing the key advances in science and practices relevant to musculoskeletal physiotherapy. The book is divided into five parts containing multiple sections and chapters. The first part looks at advances in the sciences underpinning musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. Here there is commentary on topics such as movement, the interaction between pain and motor control as well as neuromuscular adaptations to exercise. Applied anatomical structure is covered in addition to the challenges of lifestyle and ageing. A new section highlights the important area of measurement and presents the scope of current and emerging measurements for investigating central and peripheral aspects relating to pain, function and morphological change. Another section discusses some contemporary research approaches such as quantitative and qualitative methods as well as translational research. Part III contains sections on the principles of and broader aspects of management which are applicable to musculoskeletal disorders of both the spine and periphery. Topics include models for management prescription, communication and pain management and contemporary principles of management for the articular, nervous and sensorimotor systems. In recognition of the patient centred and inclusive nature of contemporary musculoskeletal practice, there is also discussion about how physiotherapists may use cognitive behavioural therapies when treating people with chronic musculoskeletal disorders. The final part of the book focuses on selected contemporary issues in clinical practice for a particular region, condition or the most topical approaches to the diagnosis and management of a region. A critical review of the evidence (or developing evidence) for approaches is given and areas for future work are highlighted. - Presents state-of-the-art manual therapy research from the last 10 years - Multidisciplinary authorship presents the viewpoints of different professions crucial to the ongoing back pain management debate - Highly illustrated and fully referenced

Download or read book Manual of Combined Movements written by Brian C. Edwards and published by Butterworth-Heinemann Medical. This book was released on 1999 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now published with Butterworth Heinemann, Manual of Combined Movements continues to provide Brian Edwards' unique approach to the diagnosis and treatment of common vertebral musculoskeletal disorders.