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Trimble is a junk scientist.
Trimble has made a cottage industry out of blaming patients for their physical injuries and diseases. For example, in Somatoform Disorders Trimble includes ME (CFS) and Fibromyalgia as somatoform disorders noting that people with ME show "Abnormal Illness Behaviour" like avoiding exercise, remaining bedbound and "often adopting a wheelchair lifestyle and a destiny of dependence."There are over 4,000 articles in peer reviewed medical journals showing frank biological pathology in ME.Trimble's unscientific bias is reprehensible.

Did I read the same book?
While this book is not the last word on post-traumatic neurosis, the previous reviewers seem to have drawn very different points from it.What Trimble seems to say, at some length, is that "neurosis" and "neurotic" are not medical codes for "mad, bad, making it up, mallingering, trying it on, looking for cash etc".I am an orthopaedic surgeon, and have no particular axe to grind.Patients with whiplash often present with symptomatology that cannot be borne out either by examination or investigations.That is not to say that they are not very real, neither am I suggesting that all of these patients are making it up for financial gain.The sooner litigants and their lawyers get out a medical/psychiatric dictionary and look up neurosis, the better.Then we can remove the prejudice that goes with it, and accept that the accident can cause psychological as well as physical trauma, and that both can be very disabling.I think that Trimble makes many of these points, and when talking litigation neurosis (for which there is a great deal of good research), he is clearly seperating it from malingering, which is conscious and deliberate.

Debunked!
The views in this book will be used by some crackpot defense attorney in court to help win a case against a whiplash-injured person.

Sad.

"Litigation neurosis" is an idea straight out of the insurance industry's policy manual of how to avoid paying legitimate claims.It is a concept that has been debunked over and over again in the medical literature.

Completely Nonsensical
I found a copy of this book at an attorney's office, of all places.It was an attorney who used to settle cases for an automobile insurance company.After he was severely injured in a low-speed rear-end collision,his beliefs were seriously challenged.He could no longer work for thatinsurance company, and he became a plaintiff lawyer, representing personsinjured in whiplash accidents, now very real to him.

I asked him why hekept this book.He said, "So that I know what the enemy is going tocome after me with".He continued, "I used to believe thisstuff.Now I know it's B.S.".

Indeed, there is ABSOLUTELY noevidence in the medical literature to support the notion of"litigation neurosis" after whiplash injuries.They are all tooreal, with an estimated 3 million persons injured in low-speed rear-impactcollisions each year (National Safety Council, Insurance Institute forHighway Safety, National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration,National Auto Crash Sampling System).Most injuries occur at speeds of6-12 mph.It is interesting that damage thresholds to vehicles occur at8-12 mph (delta V of struck vehicle).That means that in the vast majorityof cases, people are injured with little or no damage to theircars.

Surprised?Then the auto insurance lawyers have done an excellentjob fooling you.If you're on a jury for one of these cases, be fooled nolonger.Don't assume you're an expert if you haven't read theliterature.

Yet that's what this silly little book has done, feigningexpertise, avoiding the medical research on the topic.Does the authorreally want to say that traumatic brain-injured patients from whiplashaccidents are simply "neurotic"?What a shameful thing topromote.And shameful that the auto insurance industry lawyers still usethis book in court. ... Read more

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This exciting new text builds on Mosby's CRITICAL PATHWAYS IN THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION -- Upper Extremities and adds comprehensive coverage of the lower extremity and spine. A groundbreaking format of unique case study chapters simulates the signs and symptoms observed and measured during an actual examination, neatly bridging the gap between theory and practice. Cases explore the relevant pathology up to treatment and resolution. Each chapter is a comprehensive literature review of the featured pathology with an engaging question-and-answer section. Throughout the book, this integrative approach to rehabilitation merges diverse concepts from sports medicine, physical and occupational therapy, ergonomics, geriatrics, kinesiology and psychiatry. This one-of-a-kind text provides a magnitude of multidisciplinary information useful to students and clinicians. ... Read more

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(Churchill Livingstone) Univ. of South Australia, Adelaide. Practical reference provides guidance for the management of cervical and thoracic problems. Features data on evaluating and treating specific conditions and addresses anatomy, biomechanics, and innervation. Explores procedures related to patient exam, assessment, and clinical management. ... Read more

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Extensively illustrated and evidence based, Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spines helps you effectively diagnose and manage musculoskeletal pain. It discusses diagnostic categories and their associated muscle and movement imbalances, and makes recommendations for treatment. Also covered is the examination itself, plus exercise principles, specific corrective exercises, and the modification of functional activities. Case studies provide examples of clinical reasoning, and a companion Evolve website includes video clips of tests and procedures. Written and edited by the leading experts on muscle and movement, Shirley Sahrmann and associates, this book is a companion to the popular Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes.

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This review of non-surgical care of the spine addresses the treatment of the majority of patients seeking relief from back pain. All aspects of back-care - from anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics - to psychosocial, emotional, and economic factors - to assessment of pain in disability, ergonomic considerations in work place design, vocational retraining and legal issues are covered. Occupational medicine, osteopathic physiotherapy, sports medicine and chiropractic options to spinal care are fully covered as well as surveillance systems for the acutely injured patient. In discussing the sub-acute patient, rehabilitation and reconditioning, quantification of function, and pre- and post-operative considerations are described. This book offers specific recommendations for the rehabilitation of the patient with spinal disorders - particularly low back pain. ... Read more

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The purpose of this manual is simply to draw attention to the use of combined movements when examining and treating mechanical disorders of the vertebral column. It is intended that the manual be used in conjunction with the more complete texts of Maitland (1986) and Grieve (1988). The principles of technique selection in relation to movement pattern and category of patient i.e. acute, subacute and chronic have been suggested with the intention of providing a basis for the choice of initial direction. The rationale has then been expanded to incorporate a progression of treatment related to direction of movement and position of joint, rather than grade of movement; however, an understanding of the parinciples of the graded movement are essential to the total concept. Generally, it is hoped that the concept and use of combined movements will be seen to be a helpful and simple adjunct to the management of vertebral column disorders of mechanical origin. ... Read more

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Curtin Univ. Perth, Australia. Manual for physical therapists on the use of combined movements in treating spinal disorders. This edition expands the section on the thoracic spine and the selection of techniques. For practitioners. Halftone illustrations. Previous edition: c1992. Softcover. ... Read more

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According to recent statistics, 80% of all adults feel back pain at some point during their lives. Back pain can be excruciating. It can strike suddenly. It can become chronic and debilitating. A common fixture in modern society, back injuries represent the leading cause of work-related disability in the United States.

Back and Neck Disorders Sourcebook provides readers with information on the causes of back pain, including injuries, anomalies of development, degenerative changes, and postural defects. Individual parts offer details about specific disorders of the back and neck, such as whiplash, scoliosis, kyphosis, sciatica, and prolapsed (herniated) disks. This Sourcebook helps readers understand the causes and consequences of spinal cord disorders, recognize symptoms, become familiar with current treatment options, learn prevention strategies, and find sources of help for themselves or family members. ... Read more

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James Cook Univ. of North Queensland, Australia.Review and analysis of the basic information leading to the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical spinal disorders. For students and clinicians. Softcover. 19 contributors, 3 U.S. ... Read more

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Spinal problems are one of the most common presentations confronting general practitioners. GPs see over 5 million patients per year in relation to back pain alone. It is one of the most common causes of absence from work and has an estimated treatment cost of £12 billion.

Written by a multidisciplinary team of authors, including doctors, physiotherapists, and osteopaths, the ABC of Spinal Disorders is uniquely placed to address the causes and management of the different spinal conditions presenting in general practice. Providing practical guidance and advice on diagnosis, treatment, and when to refer the patient for further help, it is ideal for general practitioners, junior doctors, Foundation doctors, and all allied health professionals. ... Read more

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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of neck disorders and injuries, including whiplash injuries, and problems of the cervical spine. This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Combined Health Information Database (CHID), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Contents include clinical and medical information, with information on signs, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

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This CD-ROM has over 42,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable!

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) ... Read more

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If it were a disease, back pain would be called an epidemic: 80 percent of Americans will battle back pain at some point in their lives, making it the number two reason for doctor visits, after coughs and other respiratory infections, costing the country more than $100 billion annually in medical bills, disability, and lost productivity at work. This book – a new volume in the Explained Series – details the common conditions that cause back pain and outlines a methodology for the diagnosis, investigation, and treatment of these conditions. Contents include: history and examination, imaging, anatomy, thoracolumbar trauma, mechanical low back pain, prolapsed thoracolumbar intervertebral discs, lumbar spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal infections, spinal tumors, inflammatory arthropathies affecting the spine, disorders of the sacrum and the coccyx, anatomy of and injuries to the C-spine, cervical radiculopathy, cervical spondylosis and myelopathy, and pediatric spinal conditions. For general and emergency physicians, orthopedic surgeons in training, rheumatologists, and radiologists. ... Read more

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reasonable beginning
This was a reasonable, concise beginning to understanding spinal disorders.
Not a great deal of detail. ... Read more

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Authored by two of the world's preeminent authorities in its field, this new book represents today's best single source of guidance on spinal diagnostic imaging! It presents more details for each diagnosis • more representative images • more case data • and more current references than any other reference tool. At the same time, its user-friendly format lets readers access all of this information remarkably quickly! ... Read more

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radiologist
Comprehensive book with excellent illustrations.This is presented as an outline with almost no narrative.The authors have a unique form of indexing which takes some getting used to.Aside from this frustration it is an excellent book with good references. ... Read more