About the book

Conservative or non-surgical management, although widely practiced as the first line of treatment for low back pain, is complicated with a variety of treatment options available and no clarity on the efficacy of these methods. This book has been written as a primer to cover diverse conservative or non-surgical treatment methods currently being practiced to manage low back pain. The readers will gain an understanding of the rationale, principles, and technique of these methods and gain clarity on their efficacy in light of the latest published clinical evidence.

The various aspects of conservative management of low back pain covered in this book includes

• Pathoanatomy
• Clinical examination
• Imaging
• Passive and Active Rehabilitation methods
• Pharmacotherapy & Injections
• Post-surgical Rehabilitation methods

About the Editor

Dr. Gautam Shetty completed his Orthopaedic Surgery training from BYL Nair Charitable Hospital & T. N. Medical College, Mumbai, India. He gained his expertise in Orthopaedic Surgery from some of the premier institutes in India and abroad over the past 15 years. He is currently practicing in Powai, Mumbai, and is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Head of Research at QI Spine Clinic. He has over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications, numerous chapters, and 6 biomedical patents to his credit. He is the Founder and Head of Research at AIMD Research which helps clinical practices, hospitals, and healthcare companies analyse, publish, and validate their clinical data.