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. In this text, global leaders in this area discuss…
"With more than 80 complex spine surgery cases and a streamlined case example format, Challenging Cases in Spine Surgery is an ideal clinical reference for everyday use in the professional setting. In each case the authors briefly outline the patient presentation, radiologic fin…
"An estimated 1.5 million instrumented spinal procedures are performed every year in the U.S. The majority of decompressions and about 50% of fusion procedures can be performed completely or partially using minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) techniques. The full potential o…
This text presents state-of-the-art techniques for surgery of the craniovertebral junction and cervical spine. It provides concise explanations of the underlying principles of each technique and insights into the unique issues in pediatric surgery.
