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Arthritis and Arthroplasty

Author : Francis H. Shen
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1416056432
Total Pages : 415 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (16 download)

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Book Synopsis Arthritis and Arthroplasty by : Francis H. Shen

Download or read book Arthritis and Arthroplasty written by Francis H. Shen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spine-a volume in the new Arthritis and Arthroplasty series-offers expert guidance on everything from patient selection and pre-operative planning to surgical approaches and techniques. Francis H. Shen and Christopher I. Shaffrey present clear, evidence-based coverage detailing which technology and methodology is best for each patient. Access discussions of debates on anterior versus posterior approaches for the surgical management of cervical myelopathy, indications for thoracoscopic surgery, options for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in degenerative spinal conditions, and more. Explore the role for evolving technologies and non-fusion techniques for the management of various spinal pathologies and view expertly narrated video demonstrations of surgical techniques. In addition to providing practical, pragmatic advice in a concise, readable format, this Expert Consult title offers the full text of the book, as well as links to PubMed and periodic content updates, online at www.expertconsult.com. Access the full text of the book-as well as links to PubMed and periodic content updates-online at www.expertconsult.com. Provides evidence-based, clinically focused guidance on patient selection, pre-operative planning, surgical approach and techniques, instrumentation, disease specific options, the management and avoidance of complications, and more. Discusses variations in technique, including thoracoscopy, microdiscectomy, interbody fusion, osteotomies, laminectomy, MIS decompression techniques and more. Explores alternatives to fusion in younger arthritic patients, including disc arthroplasty, facet joint replacement, nucleus replacement. Includes a review page in every chapter for quick reference to pearls and pitfalls for each topic. Presents photographs and interpretive drawings of surgical techniques in full color to bring out intraoperative details as they appear in the operating room. Features procedural videos-narrated by experts-on the included DVD so you can see how to perform particular techniques.

Arthroplasty of the Spine

Author : Robert Gunzburg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642185088
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (421 download)

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Book Synopsis Arthroplasty of the Spine by : Robert Gunzburg

Download or read book Arthroplasty of the Spine written by Robert Gunzburg and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joint replacement is a logical step in the treatment of severe joint pathologies with irreversible lesions resisting conservative therapy. At the spinal level, arthrodesis became, very early, the gold standard of treatment for severe intervertebral disc pathologies. The next logical step was to envision functional replacement, and this step was taken as early as 1956, when the first intervertebral implant was described. However, it took many more years and a great variety of proposed implant designs before clinical applications could be attempted.

Dynamic Reconstruction of the Spine

Author : Daniel H. Kim
Publisher : Thieme
ISBN 13 : 1638533083
Total Pages : 1373 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (385 download)

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Book Synopsis Dynamic Reconstruction of the Spine by : Daniel H. Kim

Download or read book Dynamic Reconstruction of the Spine written by Daniel H. Kim and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 1373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thieme congratulates Frank P. Cammisa on being chosen by New York magazine for its prestigious 'Best Doctors 2015' list. Dynamic Reconstruction of the Spine, Second Edition is the most up-to-date resource on the instrumentation, technologies, and fundamental science integral to achieving spine motion preservation and stabilization. It is a completely revised text that includes not only the latest technologies and surgical approaches, including MIS techniques, but also significantly more detail on the clinical biomechanics of the spine than the previous edition. Readers will appreciate the guidance this book provides on how to: successfully adopt new technology, find appropriate indications, address common safety and efficacy issues, and answer health economics questions for ethics committees and payers. Key Features: A substantial revision, with entirely new chapters in three quarters of the book, including a large section on basic as well as more advanced biomechanics topics Highly visual - contains 20% more figures than the previous edition Discusses and explains current advances in genetic and molecular technologies used to repair the spinal disc Includes an unbiased critique of the pro cons, clinical outcomes, and comparative outcomes of different devices This new edition is an indispensable reference for orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and radiologists, as well as residents and fellows seeking the latest information on the technologies used in spine motion preservation and stabilization.

Spinal Arthroplasty

Author : Alexander R. Vaccaro
Publisher : Saunders
ISBN 13 : 9781416031253
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book Spinal Arthroplasty written by Alexander R. Vaccaro and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ch. 1. The Debate of Fusion and Non-fusion Strategies for Symptomatic Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease -- Ch. 2. The debate of Fusion and Non-fusion Strategies for Symptomatic Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease -- Ch. 3. History of Spinal Fusion -- Ch. 4. History of Motion-Sparing Surgery -- Ch. 5. Anatomy -- Ch. a. Cervical Spine -- Ch. b. Lumbar Spine -- Ch. 6. Spinal Biomechanics -- Ch. 7. Spinal Imaging Intervertebral Disc and Facet Degeneration -- Ch. 8. The Effects of Fusion and Motion Sparing Procedures on the Biomechanics of the Spine -- Ch. 9. Biomaterials in Spinal Arthroplasty -- Ch. 10. Total Disc Athroplasty: Clinical Indications and Surgical Approach -- Ch. a. Cervical Spine -- Ch. b. Lumbar Spine -- Ch. 11. Cervical Arthroplasty: Biomechanics, Design Considerations, Clinical Outcome -- Ch. a. Overview of Cervical Arthroplasty: Biomechanics and Design Considerations -- Ch. b. Bryan Disc -- Ch. c. Prestige Disc, LP -- Ch. d. Prodisc C -- Ch. e. PCM -- Ch. 12. Posterior Cervical Motion Sparing Technology- Biomechanics, Design Considerations, and Clinical Outcome -- Ch. 13. Lumbar Anular and Intra-discal Treatment for Degenerative Disc Disease -- Ch. a. Genetic Engineering -- Ch. b. Anular Repair: Anulex Tech and Barricaid Intrinsic Therapeutic -- Ch. c. Nucleoplasty -- Ch. 14. Lumbar Nucleus Pulposus Replacement -- Ch. a. Ray Medica PDN -- Ch. b. Neudisc-Replication Medica -- Ch. c. Nucore-Spinewave -- Ch. d. Nautilus -- Ch. e. Newcleus (Spiral) -- Ch. f. DASCOR-Disc Dynamics -- Ch. g. Sinitec-Depuy Spine Sinux -- Ch. h. Biomet-EBI -- Ch. i. Biodisc-Cryolife -- Ch. j. Aquarelle-Stryker -- Ch. 15. Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty -- Biomechanics, Design Considerations, and Clinical Outcome -- Ch. a. Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty Biomechanics and Design Considerations -- Ch. b. Charite -- Ch. c. Prodisc -- Ch. d. Maverick -- Ch. e. Spinecore -- Ch. f. Mobidisk -- Ch. 16. Facet Arthroplasty-Archus Orthopedics and Facet Solutions -- Ch. 17. Lumbar Posterior Motion Sparing Technology -- Ch. a. Dynamic Rodding: Globus Spiral Rod, Dynesis- Zimmer, Graf Ligomentoplasty, Scientx, and Biorthex OrthoBiom -- Ch. b. Dynamic Stenosis Management: St Francis Medical X-Stop, Spine Next Wallis, Fixano Interspinous, DIAM Medronics, and Tension Band System -- Ch. 18. Complications of Motion Sparing Surgery -- Ch. 19. Revision Strategies for Failed Cervical Arthroplasty -- Ch. 20. Revision Strategies for Failed Lumbar Arthroplasty -- Ch. 21. Retrieval Analysis of Arthroplasty Devices.

Motion Preservation Surgery of the Spine

Author : James J. Yue
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1437721672
Total Pages : 817 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (377 download)

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Book Synopsis Motion Preservation Surgery of the Spine by : James J. Yue

Download or read book Motion Preservation Surgery of the Spine written by James J. Yue and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-06-11 with total page 817 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Nonfusion Technologies in Spine Surgery

Author : Marek Szpalski
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9780781769723
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (697 download)

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Book Synopsis Nonfusion Technologies in Spine Surgery by : Marek Szpalski

Download or read book Nonfusion Technologies in Spine Surgery written by Marek Szpalski and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an international group of expert spine surgeons, this volume thoroughly examines new nonfusion technologies for treating spinal degenerative conditions while preserving motion. Major sections describe various surgical techniques and devices for nucleus pulposus replacement and total lumbar and cervical disc arthroplasty, as well as other stabilization techniques. Coverage includes indications and contraindications, surgical approaches, and the latest clinical trial results. Several chapters discuss nonsurgical and minimally invasive treatments, including gene therapy, nucleus pulposus regeneration, and IDET. Other chapters address economic and ethical issues, including use of registries, medical device regulation, and outcome and cost of lumbar disc replacement versus lumbar fusion.

Update on Motion Preservation Technologies, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, E-Book

Author : Domagoj Coric
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323810551
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (238 download)

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Book Synopsis Update on Motion Preservation Technologies, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, E-Book by : Domagoj Coric

Download or read book Update on Motion Preservation Technologies, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, E-Book written by Domagoj Coric and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-09-22 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Domagoj Coric, provides an Update on Motion Preservation Technologies. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series consulting editors, Drs. Russell R. Lonser and Daniel K. Resnick. This issue discusses state-of-the-art indications, technique, devices, complications and evidence basis for motion preserving technologies in the cervical and lumbar spines. Topics covered in this issue will include: Cervical Total Disc Replacement: Indications and Technique, Cervical Total Disc Replacement: Off-label and Expanded Indications, Cervical Total Disc Replacement: FDA-approved Devices, Cervical Total Disc Replacement: Novel Devices, Cervical Spine Surgery: Arthroplasty versus Fusion versus Posterior Foraminotomy, Cervical Total Disc Replacement: Complications and Complication Avoidance, Cervical Total Disc Replacement: Long-term Outcomes, Biomechanics of Cervical Arthroplasty Devices, Adjacent-level Disease following Spinal Arthroplasty, Lumbar Total Disc Replacement: Current Usage, and Posterior Lumbar Facet Replacement and Arthroplasty.

Spinal Arthroplasty

Author : Richard Guyer
Publisher : Thieme Medical Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781626235939
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book Spinal Arthroplasty written by Richard Guyer and published by Thieme Medical Publishers. This book was released on 2015-07-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an exciting time for those involved in the care of patients with back pain. Generally, the goal in treating back pain patients is to reduce pain and increase function. Traditionally in spine surgery, as was the case many years ago for other joints, this goal has been pursued by eliminating motion of the symptomatic joint. Great progress was made years ago for hips and knees with the development of total joint replacements that allowed painless motion of what had been a painful and disabling degenerative joint. Since the mid 1980s similar progress has been made for the spine. Spinal Arthroplasty: A New Era in Spinal Care provides a comprehensive overview of the philosophy of motion-sparing technology in the evolving arena of spinal arthroplasty. This book describes the type of patients being treated with these devices, the historical development of the implants, the techniques and technologies of spinal arthroplasty, clinical results, and a preview of the possibilities for the next generation of treatments. The contributing authors are experts in their respective areas of spinal arthroplasty, and, in some cases, they are the inventors of the devices. The experience and wisdom the editors and authors share give the reader a balanced understanding of the importance of motion preservation and stability in the management of degenerative disease. Spinal Arthroplasty: A New Era in Spinal Care will serve as an introduction to the less experienced in this philosophy of care as well as a reference tool for more experienced spinal care providers endeavoring to gain a greater understanding of the science that supports the preservation of motion in spinal reconstruction.

The Artificial Disc

Author : Karin Büttner-Janz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3662053470
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (62 download)

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Book Synopsis The Artificial Disc by : Karin Büttner-Janz

Download or read book The Artificial Disc written by Karin Büttner-Janz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spine surgery is evolving much like hip surgery did 30 years ago. It is progressing away from fusion towards mobility retention. The LINK SB Charité Artificial Disc is the only motion-retaining disc replacement for which there is long-term clinical experience with thousands of the devices having been implanted. In this book, the topic of artificial disc replacement is thoroughly discussed by the inventors and top spine specialists. Key features, such as the history of the SB Charité Disc, spinal anatomy, technical background, and clinical results are presented. This provides much valuable information to spinal surgeons interested in the state of the art of this exciting treatment. The SB Charité disc replacement, used in dedicated European centers for more than 10 years, is presently creating much interest in the Americas, too. This book is a must for anyone in the field of medicine interested in the operative treatment of low back pain.

Handbook of Spine Technology

Author : Boyle C. Cheng
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783319444239
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (442 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Spine Technology written by Boyle C. Cheng and published by Springer. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook is the most authoritative and up-to-date reference on spine technology written for practitioners, researchers, and students in bioengineering and clinical medicine. It is the first resource to provide a road map of both the history of the field and its future by documenting the poor clinical outcomes and failed spinal implants that contributed to problematic patient outcomes, as well as the technologies that are currently leading the way towards positive clinical outcomes. The contributors are leading authorities in the fields of engineering and clinical medicine and represent academia, industry, and international government and regulatory agencies. The chapters are split into five sections, with the first addressing clinical issues such as anatomy, pathology, oncology, trauma, diagnosis, and imaging studies. The second section, on biomechanics, delves into fixation devices, the bone implant interface, total disc replacements, injury mechanics, and more. The last three sections, on technology, are divided into materials, commercialized products, and surgery. All appropriate chapters will be continually updated and available on the publisher’s website, in order to keep this important reference as up-to-date as possible in a fast-moving field.

On Total Disc Replacement

Author : Svante Berg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book On Total Disc Replacement written by Svante Berg and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Spine

Author : Albert J. Todd
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 1975222806
Total Pages : 742 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (752 download)

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Book Synopsis Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Spine by : Albert J. Todd

Download or read book Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Spine written by Albert J. Todd and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2022-11-21 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the highly regarded Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery® series,The Spine, Fourth Edition, is a concise, lavishly illustrated reference covering the most advanced, successful surgical techniques for the spine—all in step-by-step detail. Edited by Drs. Todd J. Albert and Thomas A. Zdeblick, this fully revised edition presents the preferred techniques of surgical masters, illustrated with sequential, surgeon’s-eye view intraoperative photographs, as well as superb drawings by noted medical illustrators. New contributing authors and new and rewritten chapters keep you fully up to date with recent changes in the field.

Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Spine

Author : Thomas A. Zdeblick
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 1469835614
Total Pages : 697 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (698 download)

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Book Synopsis Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Spine by : Thomas A. Zdeblick

Download or read book Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Spine written by Thomas A. Zdeblick and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2013-11-14 with total page 697 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Third Edition, this popular volume in the Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery Series combines the step-by-step procedural guidance that readers have come to trust with new and updated discussions of specific procedures. The text’s how-to format helps readers face the challenges of spinal surgery with confidence.

Arthroplasty of the Spine

Author : Robert Gunzburg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9783540202950
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (29 download)

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Book Synopsis Arthroplasty of the Spine by : Robert Gunzburg

Download or read book Arthroplasty of the Spine written by Robert Gunzburg and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2003-12-02 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joint replacement is a logical step in the treatment of severe joint pathologies with irreversible lesions resisting conservative therapy. At the spinal level, arthrodesis became, very early, the gold standard of treatment for severe intervertebral disc pathologies. The next logical step was to envision functional replacement, and this step was taken as early as 1956, when the first intervertebral implant was described. However, it took many more years and a great variety of proposed implant designs before clinical applications could be attempted.

The Resident's Guide to Spine Surgery

Author : Joseph R. O'Brien
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030208478
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book The Resident's Guide to Spine Surgery written by Joseph R. O'Brien and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-23 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an emphasis on set-up and execution and lessons learned from expert practitioners, this concise, practical guide for residents and fellows presents the essentials for both common and complex spine surgery. Proceeding anatomically from the cervical to the sacroiliac, and including chapters on spinal tumors, infection and revision surgery, nearly 40 different procedures are highlighted, from corpectomy, arthroplasty and laminectomy to percutaneous screws, decompression and fusion. Chapters include all the information a resident will need to know: indications and contraindications, imaging and diagnosis, OR set-up and instrumentation selection, the specific operative technique, post-operative protocols, and clinical pearls and pitfalls. Radiographs and full-color intraoperative photographs accompany each procedure. Whether suturing dura or performing a lateral interbody fusion, spinal surgery is a technical pursuit, and having a firm grasp of the details can ultimately determine the procedure's success. Written and edited by veterans in orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery, The Resident's Guide to Spine Surgery is just the detailed, user-friendly resource for up-and-coming clinicians looking to develop and expand their surgical expertise.

Biomaterials for Spinal Surgery

Author : Luigi Ambrosio
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0857096192
Total Pages : 645 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Biomaterials for Spinal Surgery written by Luigi Ambrosio and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-03-12 with total page 645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There have been important developments in materials and therapies for the treatment of spinal conditions. Biomaterials for spinal surgery summarises this research and how it is being applied for the benefit of patients. After an introduction to the subject, part one reviews fundamental issues such as spinal conditions and their pathologies, spinal loads, modelling and osteobiologic agents in spinal surgery. Part two discusses the use of bone substitutes and artificial intervertebral discs whilst part three covers topics such as the use of injectable biomaterials like calcium phosphate for vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty as well as scoliosis implants. The final part of the book summarises developments in regenerative therapies such as the use of stem cells for intervertebral disc regeneration. With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Biomaterials for spinal surgery is a standard reference for both those developing new biomaterials and therapies for spinal surgery and those using them in clinical practice. Summarises recent developments in materials and therapies for the treatment of spinal conditions and examines how it is being applied for the benefit of patients Reviews fundamental issues such as spinal conditions and their pathologies, spinal loads, modelling and osteobiologic agents in spinal surgery Discusses the use of bone substitutes and artificial intervertebral discs and covers topics such as the use of injectable biomaterials like calcium phosphate for vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty

Cervical Spine

Author : Pier Paolo Maria Menchetti
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319216082
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book Cervical Spine written by Pier Paolo Maria Menchetti and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-11-02 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details the current status of cervical MISS for expert surgeons, young surgeons or clinicians, and residents and fellows with little or no experience on this field of surgery. Because of the involvement of different and highly trained specialists from all over the world, the aim of this book is to satisfy the requirements for knowing the most advanced surgical techniques and their application. Also included are the indications and surgical techniques involving an open standard approach, giving a most exhaustive knowledge of the cervical spine surgery. Due to the difficulty of finding books with both minimal invasive cervical spine surgery and more conventional standard “open” surgery, the benefit of this book is to permit the surgeons and residents and medical doctors, to have a more complete and immediate knowledge of the topics. Due to the scientific multidisciplinary nature of the MISS, several professionals such as orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, radiologists, anesthesiologists and pain management specialists, have been involved in order to create a book in which all the aspects of MISS have been treated.