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The best patient is the educated patientJuly 9, 2006 Dsquared 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Facing the prospect of a cervical spine fusion, I wanted all the information I could find. Dr Filler's book is a very easy and enjoyable read. The book has general chapters on spine health, conditions and diseases that may necessitate surgery, and diagnostic and surgical procedures. Dr Filler then dedicates chapters to specific conditions and specific areas of the spine. He concludes with postoperative considerations and the future. I'm no stranger to major surgery. This is the best book of its kind that I have read. I shared the book with family members. It helped me understand my condition and better communicate with my surgeon.
For those you want a better understanding of their spine conditionsJune 12, 2006 Victor Khoo Boo Yam(Singapore) 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book for those who want to be in control of their health. I run a specialist clinic, Core Concepts, for back pain in Singapore. For our patients that want to have a thorough understanding of their condition and treatment options, we strongly recommend this book.
In fact, our copies of the book are rarely in the clinics but are out in the hands of our patients to read at home. Improving patient knowledge is an integral part of our philosphy in active treatment. We want patients to understand how we are helping them instead of playing a passive role in their treatments. This book helps us to that.
Easy to Read ... Thorough InformationSeptember 16, 2005 Carol A. Surabian(Mashpee, MA) 8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am facing major back surgery soon and this book was invaluable...it provided me with a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the spine and the details of the surgery which I will have. It is easy for a layman to understand and you can skip to the chapters that are appropriate for your particular ailment. I have already recommended it to two of my friends who also have severe back problems. It should be on the "MUST READ" list of anyone who has a back problem, no matter how large or small.
A must have for people with back or neck painsJuly 11, 2005 Y. Sun(Boston, MA) an excellent book that provides easy to understand information for people who want to know why they are having back or neck pains and what are available to them for treatment. The book explians in detail what the doctors should but would not have the time to tell their patients about the whys and hows. Reading this books helps the communications between the doctor and the patient.
Do You Really Need Back Surgery?: A Surgeon's Guide to NeckMay 2, 2005 C. Byrne(Chicago USA) 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
What I like best about the book is that it is not dumbed-down and very comprehensive. This is everything the doctors don't have time to tell you and you can absorb it at your own pace. If you could buy just two books for your problem, buy this one and another one with exercises.
