Differential Diagnostics, Modern Methods for Studying Pathogenesis and Medical Rehabilitation of Cervico-Thoracic Dorsopathies

Abstract

The monograph contains basic information about modern concepts of the etiopathogenetic mechanisms of dorsopathy. Original research data from biomechanical analysis and three-dimensional computer modeling of the cervical spine under loads are presented that make it possible to simulate various options for biomechanics to predict the course of dorsopathy and thereby determine the rehabilitation potential in this category of patients. The features of clinical and neurological symptoms and the algorithm for the differential diagnosis of dorsopathy of cervicothoracic localization are described in detail. The main directions of medical rehabilitation are considered and an algorithm for restorative treatment of patients with dorsopathy is proposed, and a comparative analysis of standard and original methods of restorative treatment is presented.
 The monograph is recommended for neurologists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic traumatologists, specialists in physical and rehabilitation medicine, physical therapy, physiotherapists, as well as for students enrolled in advanced training cycles in medical rehabilitation.