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The human spine: Basic anatomy and surgical procedures.

Block, Andrew R.; Gatchel, Robert J.; Deardorff, William W.; Guyer, Richard D.

Pages: 11 –26

The authors begin the chapter with a brief overview of spine anatomy followed by a review of the types of injuries and pathological conditions that surgeons may identify as the cause of protracted back pain. Next the authors discuss diagnostic procedures and the types of surgeries available to...

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Presurgical psychological screening: Rationale and process.

Block, Andrew R.; Gatchel, Robert J.; Deardorff, William W.; Guyer, Richard D.

Pages: 29 –41

This chapter describes the rationale for presurgical psychological screening (PPS) and outlines a systematic, empirically driven approach to PPS. In doing so, the chapter reviews the large body of research identifying psychosocial factors that may have a negative impact on the outcome of spine...

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Medical risk factors: The chart review.

Block, Andrew R.; Gatchel, Robert J.; Deardorff, William W.; Guyer, Richard D.

Pages: 43 –56

The medical chart contains a wealth of information relevant to recovery from spine surgery. In this chapter the authors review medical risk factors regarding which the chart can provide much evidence. The topics covered are: duration of injury, type of surgery, nonorganic signs, pain drawings,...

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Behavioral and historical influences: The psychological examination.

Block, Andrew R.; Gatchel, Robert J.; Deardorff, William W.; Guyer, Richard D.

Pages: 57 –76

Discusses the psychological examination of spine surgery candidates. The authors address the goals of the presurgical psychological screening interview, interview techniques, and content of the interview. Behavioral factors--those influences that provide incentives to remain disabled and...

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Personality and emotional issues: Use of psychometric testing.

Block, Andrew R.; Gatchel, Robert J.; Deardorff, William W.; Guyer, Richard D.

Pages: 77 –99

There is a growing body of research examining the relationship of MMPI scale elevations to spine surgery results. These studies are the main focus of this chapter. In all of these studies, the MMPI or MMPI-2 was given to patients with identified physical pathology to account for the back pain...

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The mind-body interface: Establishing surgical prognosis.

Block, Andrew R.; Gatchel, Robert J.; Deardorff, William W.; Guyer, Richard D.

Pages: 101 –114

Previous chapters have reviewed studies that contribute to a detailed understanding of the interaction of mind and body on back pain. The manner in which ones draws on these studies to render a decision about surgical prognosis is the topic of this chapter. The authors discuss their presurgical...

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The psychoneuroimmunology of spine surgery.

Block, Andrew R.; Gatchel, Robert J.; Deardorff, William W.; Guyer, Richard D.

Pages: 117 –130

With the emergence of the field of psychoneuroimmunology (PIN), investigators are now able to directly measure physiological processes within the human "black box," suggesting ways in which psychosocial factors can affect wound healing and postoperative outcome. The authors discuss: the immune...

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Conceptual models of surgery preparation.

Block, Andrew R.; Gatchel, Robert J.; Deardorff, William W.; Guyer, Richard D.

Pages: 131 –148

Psychological preparation for surgery programs have been based on a variety of different and often overlapping "models," including informative preparations, preoperative education, cognitive-behavioral approaches, self-efficacy and empowerment, individual and social self-regulation, and a...

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Preparing for spine surgery: Cognitive-behavioral interventions.

Block, Andrew R.; Gatchel, Robert J.; Deardorff, William W.; Guyer, Richard D.

Pages: 149 –169

Cognitive-behavioral approaches used in preparation for spine surgery programs generally revolve around cognitive restructuring and deep relaxation training. For the purposes of this discussion, the authors also place hypnosis in the cognitive-behavioral category. The chapter provides a brief...

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Preparing for spine surgery: Psychosocial interventions.

Block, Andrew R.; Gatchel, Robert J.; Deardorff, William W.; Guyer, Richard D.

Pages: 171 –190

This chapter focuses on the social context of spine surgery preparation and in particular on improving communication with health care professionals, strengthening patients' psychosocial environments, nurturing patients' spirituality, and empowering patients to manage postoperative pain control....

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