This popular book provides clear, expert descriptions of the instrumentation currently in use for spine stabilization and fusion. Experienced surgeons discuss indications, guidelines for patient selection, operating room techniques, anticipated outcomes, potential complications, and documented results. Your understanding will be deepened by nearly 600 high-quality surgical photographs and illustrations. Excellent...covers the majority of spinal stabilization procedures...the authors are very knowledgeable... recommended for those new to spinal stabilization and [for] experienced spinal surgeons. - Journal of Orthopedic Trauma
Minimally invasive techniques are now the preferred method for spine surgery because the incision is much smaller, causing less damage to surrounding muscles, pain is usually greatly reduced, and recovery time is faster. This book is a practical guide to minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical techniques for spine operations. Beginning with an overview of spinal anatomy and the basics of minimally invasive surgery, the following chapters examine the management of numerous different spinal conditions. A complete chapter is dedicated to patients with spinal cord injury and rehabilitation. More than 200 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables enhance the comprehensive text, making it an invaluable resource for both trainees and practising spine surgeons. Key points Comprehensive guide to minimally invasive spine surgery Covers diagnosis and treatment of numerous spinal disorders Complete chapter dedicated to spinal injury and rehabilitation Includes more than 200 photographs and illustrations
Spinal Fusion: Science and Technique puts the experience of top professionals into your own hands. Drs. Jerome M. Cotler and Howard B. Cotler and their impressive group of contributors, including researchers, educators, and clinicians, have joined together to bring you this concise, comprehensive reference. Sections relating to history, basic science, surgical indications and techniques, complications, postoperative management, as well as a philosophical chapter on the future of spine surgery are presented. With the help of over 250 superb illustrations, Spinal Fusion: Science and Technique contains the most current and authoritative compilation of knowledge relating to surgical management of disorders of the spine. It is destined to become an essential tool in your working library.
This best-selling resource explores the full spectrum of surgical techniques used in spine surgery, and describes how to avoid and manage complex problems. It emphasizes how to achieve successful outcomes and minimize risks. The 2nd Edition delivers more than 25 brand-new chapters, as well as extensive revisions and updates throughout, to reflect all of the latest advances in the field. It also features contributions from an increased number of orthopaedic surgeons to round out the strong coverage provided by the many neurosurgeon contributors. Features contributions from well-known neurosurgeons and orthopaedic surgeons, for well-rounded, authoritative coverage from beginning to end. Offers more than 825 outstanding illustrations that demonstrate how to perform every procedure step by step. Provides more than 25 brand-new chapters, as well as extensive revisions or total rewrites to the majority of existing chapters-to present all of the most up-to-date information available on every aspect of spine surgery. Includes chapters on hot topics such as Nonspinal Pathology Masquerading as Spinal Disease · Bone Void Fillers: Bone and Bone Substitutes · Data Management · Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion · Ankylosing Spondylitis and Related Disorders · Craniocervical Junction Deformities · Pediatric Spinal Deformities · Subsidence and Dynamic Spinal Stabilization · and The Nonoperative Management of Neck and Back Pain. With 267 additional contributing experts.
This text includes stabilization techniques for the entire spinal column, ranging from the cranio-cervical junction to the pelvis. The information is presented in an easily digestible format that is suitable for those in school or training, yet includes pearls and insight that can be appreciated by even the most seasoned surgeon. The text is divided into major sections based on the anatomical regions of the spine – cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral. An additional section is devoted to related surgical concepts and principles such as spinal biomechanics and bone grafting options. Each chapter has a uniform design including background, indications, patient selection, preoperative considerations, surgical technique, technical pearls, and strategies for complication avoidance. Preoperative and postoperative images and/or illustrations are utilized to highlight the presented information. Edited by a Neurosurgeon and an Orthopedist and written by leading national and international Neurosurgery and Orthopedic spine experts, Essentials of Spinal Stabilization provides a text which will broadly appeal to all spine care professionals.
Keep up-to-date in this fast moving field Dramatic changes in spinal stabilization have taken place in the last years and the pace of change continues to accelerate. This volume is an excellent mirror of the evolution of spinal stabilization. It brings together the latest and most comprehensive reviews in minimally-invasive and novel surgical approaches and spinal stabilization techniques. Highlights in new biomaterials including radiolucent, bioresorbable, and standard titanium are discussed by experts. Biological advances including the use of bone morphogenetic protein in anterior lumbar interbody fusion as well as computer-assisted image-guided surgical techniques are demonstrated. The section on instrumentation and technique represents the most up-to-date advances in surgical technique and management of spinal disorders. Illustrations included in each chapter document these excellent papers. Because it is a must for all surgeons performing spinal surgery to keep up-to-date in this fast moving field this book is indispensable reading for them. Neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons will find a wealth of information in this volume on the developments in surgical approaches, biomaterials and implants, and biological innovations.
Offering in-depth coverage of an often-neglected topic, Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery identifies clinical problems and discusses recent major advances in this challenging area. Dr. Robert F. Heary and a team of international experts share their knowledge and experience with even the most difficult lumbar cases, helping you provide optimal outcomes for your patients. You'll find authoritative guidance on indications, diagnosis, approaches, and follow-up, with a focus on the significant advances that have occurred over the past two decades in this fast-changing field. Identifies the clinical problems related to unsuccessful back spine surgery as well as indications, diagnosis, and new treatment options and advances in this complex area. Provides in-depth information on the multiple options that exist for most clinical situations: anterior, posterior, lateral, and combined anterior and posterior approaches. Covers methods of fixation, the use of interbody grafting, and surgical planning related to scar tissues, bleeding, and spinal fluid leaks. Discusses critical follow-up topics such as key clinical procedures, radiography, patient reported outcomes, and pain management. Includes timely chapters on robotics, bone density issues, medical fitness concerns, instrumentation options, imaging considerations, and much more. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Lumbar spine or back pain is one of the most important problems in orthopedics and neurosurgery today. Two key ways of treating this malady, lumbar fusion and stabilization, are critically discussed in the forty-three papers in this volume. They represent the best of the contributions to the 5th ICLFS, carefully selected and edited to give a good overview of recent knowledge and the state of the art.
New motion-preserving devices are revolutionizing spine surgery...but the learning curve for these operations is steep, and great attention must be given to patient and device selection and the perfect execution of each procedure. Only one reference spells out exactly how to perform these new techniques...and its peerless author team, comprised of key investigators involved in the devices' actual clinical trials, is uniquely qualified to help you get the best results! These global leaders in this area discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the full range of non-fusion technologies...and present the step-by-step, richly illustrated operative guidance you need to achieve optimal outcomes! Select the best device and approach for each patient! * cervical total disc arthroplasty * lumbar total disc arthroplasty * lumbar partial disc replacement: nucleus replacement * lumbar posterior dynamic stabilization: pedicle screw based * lumbar posterior dynamic stabilization: interspinous based * lumbar facet replacement Produce optimal outcomes with detailed advice on... * advantages and disadvantages of each option * indications and contraindications * patient selection * interpretation of imaging studies * surgical anatomy and biomechanics * surgical techniques * tips and pearls See how to perform each technique, thanks to step-by-step, full-color illustrations
A comprehensive guide to anesthesia specifically for spine surgery, explaining procedures from the point of view of both anesthesiologists and surgeons.
