Author : China Science Publishing & Media Ltd
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323880509
Total Pages : 998 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (238 download)
Book Synopsis Anterior Controllable Antedisplacement and Fusion (ACAF) by : China Science Publishing & Media Ltd
Download or read book Anterior Controllable Antedisplacement and Fusion (ACAF) written by China Science Publishing & Media Ltd and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-09-22 with total page 998 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anterior controllable antedisplacement and fusion (ACAF) is becoming globally regarded as the go-to operative technique for the treatment of ossification of spine ligaments (OSL). Suitable for spinal surgeons and rehabilitation physicians at all levels, this timely reference can help make the surgical intervention of OSL much safer, easier, and more effective. It offers thorough case presentations and discussions on the application of ACAF in the treatment of OSL, ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL), ossification of ligamentum flavum (OLF), and spinal stenosis. Describes how to successfully complete an ACAF operation, including surgical instruments, techniques, procedures, and associated key tips. Presents typical clinical cases and covers post-operative rehabilitation of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of cervical spine and cervical spinal canal stenosis. Offers systematic discussions of the clinical and theoretical sources of ACAF technology, and clearly describes the process and details of this technology. Reviews past treatment methods of ACAF-related cervical diseases and the evolution of cervical surgery. Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into a single, convenient resource.