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Advanced Pediatric Craniocervical Surgery

Author : Douglas L. Brockmeyer
Publisher : Thieme
ISBN 13 : 1588903966
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (889 download)

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Book Synopsis Advanced Pediatric Craniocervical Surgery by : Douglas L. Brockmeyer

Download or read book Advanced Pediatric Craniocervical Surgery written by Douglas L. Brockmeyer and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2006 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers state-of-the-art techniques! 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. With this complete resource, you will gain the solid foundation in surgical concepts necessary to make critical clinical decisions as well as the technical knowledge and confidence to carry them out. Highlights include: Detailed explanations illuminating the links between embryology and normal and abnormal development of the craniovertebral junction and cervical spine In-depth discussion of the issues and techniques involved in both atlantoaxial and occipitocervical surgery in children An entire chapter devoted to managing craniocervical conditions of patients with Down Syndrome An examination of traumatic injuries of the craniocervical junction in children More than 100 step-by-step illustrations demonstrating key surgical techniques This readily accessible text will be a valuable asset in the library of physicians managing and treating craniocervical conditions, from the most experienced pediatric neurosurgeon to residents in the early stages of their careers.

Advanced Pediatric Craniocervical Surgery

Author : Douglas L. Brockmeyer
Publisher : Thieme
ISBN 13 : 160406496X
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis Advanced Pediatric Craniocervical Surgery by : Douglas L. Brockmeyer

Download or read book Advanced Pediatric Craniocervical Surgery written by Douglas L. Brockmeyer and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers state-of-the-art techniques! 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. With this complete resource, you will gain the solid foundation in surgical concepts necessary to make critical clinical decisions as well as the technical knowledge and confidence to carry them out. Highlights include: Detailed explanations illuminating the links between embryology and normal and abnormal development of the craniovertebral junction and cervical spine In-depth discussion of the issues and techniques involved in both atlantoaxial and occipitocervical surgery in children An entire chapter devoted to managing craniocervical conditions of patients with Down Syndrome An examination of traumatic injuries of the craniocervical junction in children More than 100 step-by-step illustrations demonstrating key surgical techniques This readily accessible text will be a valuable asset in the library of physicians managing and treating craniocervical conditions, from the most experienced pediatric neurosurgeon to residents in the early stages of their careers.

Nursing Care of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient

Author : Cathy C. Cartwright
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319493191
Total Pages : 615 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (194 download)

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Book Synopsis Nursing Care of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient by : Cathy C. Cartwright

Download or read book Nursing Care of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient written by Cathy C. Cartwright and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-04-28 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: xxxThis updated third edition is a detailed reference for nurses and other health care providers who care for children with neurosurgical conditions. The explanations of pathophysiology, anatomy, neurodiagnostic imaging, and treatment options for each neurosurgical diagnosis will help to clarify the rationale behind the nursing care. Descriptions of presenting symptoms, history and findings on neurological examination will help nurses understand the neurological disorder and identify problems. New chapters have been added on skull and scalp anomalies, pediatric concussion, abuse head trauma and on neuroimaging. Each chapter includes case studies, impact on families, patient and family education, and practice pearls. Staff and student nurses working in clinics, critical care units, pediatric units, operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units, emergency departments, and radiology departments will benefit from the information presented. Although this book is written for nurses, child life therapists, physical and occupational therapists, medical students and neurosurgery residents will also find it helpful. Parents of children with neurosurgical disorders will also find it a useful resource in understanding their child’s condition. Cathy C. Cartwright and Donna C. Wallace have been awarded third place in the 2017 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards in CHILD HEALTH category.

Pediatric Neurosurgery Board Review

Author : Nir Shimony
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031236874
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (312 download)

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Book Synopsis Pediatric Neurosurgery Board Review by : Nir Shimony

Download or read book Pediatric Neurosurgery Board Review written by Nir Shimony and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-05-06 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This specialized textbook will be dedicated to the various disease topics of pediatric neurosurgery and management strategies. The text will cover the different aspects of the field of pediatric neurosurgery in a unique way by giving state of the art up-to-date synopsis with references to recent publications. More specifically, the whole book is dedicated to a comprehensive discussion of brainstem tumors and other lesions. It will be composed of 20 chapters. The various chapters will start from updates regarding the development of the nervous system and the clinical differences in assessing the infant or a child in comparison to the adult patient. The book then will focus on various pathologies starting with hydrocephalus, pediatric brain and spine tumors, congenital malformation, spasticity, epilepsy, and more. The proposed textbook will be enriched with diagnostic and surgical images, and illustrations that cover all types of pediatric neurosurgery pathologies, with an emphasis on evidence-based data that reflects the controversies and possible solutions. The main structure of each chapter will include a short synopsis of the topic at hand, questions and answers that will inspire the reader for better understanding, learning objectives, and key references for further reading. Written by experts in the field, Pediatric Neurosurgery Board Review serves as a valuable resource for neurosurgery residents and fellows studying for their neurosurgery exams, as well as an educational material for neurosurgery specialists after graduation by discussing pediatric neurosurgery in more convenient way to review and understand key information in this field.

Neurosurgery

Author : Christianto B. Lumenta
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540795650
Total Pages : 651 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (47 download)

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Book Synopsis Neurosurgery by : Christianto B. Lumenta

Download or read book Neurosurgery written by Christianto B. Lumenta and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 651 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a specialized field such as neurosurgery, highly specific knowledge is required. Training programs in the EU vary, making it difficult to standardize medical training. This manual forms the basis for a European consensus in neurosurgery. It is written for residents, students and physicians with a special interest in neurosurgery. Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are detailed according to localization (cranial, spinal, peripheral nerves) with special consideration given to congenital defects and pediatric neurosurgical disorders, functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, as well as critical neurosurgical care. Each chapter contains the basics of anatomy and physiology. The book is well-organized and clearly structured according to each entity and its neurosurgical treatment options. A better understanding of specific neurosurgical problems will help practicing neurosurgeons provide better medical care for their patients, and will also provide the neurosurgery resident with a reliable European standard for step-by-step management of neurosurgical problems, which will prove useful when preparing for the board examination.

Adult and Pediatric Spine Trauma, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

Author : Douglas L. Brockmeyer
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323482848
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (234 download)

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Book Synopsis Adult and Pediatric Spine Trauma, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America by : Douglas L. Brockmeyer

Download or read book Adult and Pediatric Spine Trauma, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America written by Douglas L. Brockmeyer and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-11-26 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue will focus on both adult and pediatric spine trauma. Featured articles are as follows: Pharmacologic Treatment of SCI; Classification of Adult Subaxial Cervical Trauma; Classification and Management of Pediatric Craniocervical Injuries; Classification and Management of Pediatric Subaxial Injuries; Classification of Adult Thoracolumbar Injuries; Management of Pediatric Thoracolumber Injuries; Treatment of Odontoid Fractures in the Aging Population; Treatment of Facet Fractures in the Cervical Spine; and many more!

Staying Out of Trouble in Pediatric Orthopaedics

Author : David Skaggs
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 1975103963
Total Pages : 1030 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (751 download)

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Book Synopsis Staying Out of Trouble in Pediatric Orthopaedics by : David Skaggs

Download or read book Staying Out of Trouble in Pediatric Orthopaedics written by David Skaggs and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 1030 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with pearls and wisdom from experts in the field, Staying Out of Trouble in Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2nd Edition, is a concise, easy-to-read guide to managing difficult orthopaedic problems in children. This high-yield, highly illustrated reference provides practical advice on how to deal with commonly seen issues as well as those that are less common but that pose grave threats to the patient. Focusing on preventing problems and avoiding serious complications and prepared by editors, authors, and gurus with more than 1000 years of combined experience in pediatric orthopaedics, this title is an invaluable resource for pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellows and all orthopaedists who care for children.

Youmans and Winn Neurological Surgery E-Book

Author : H. Richard Winn
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323674992
Total Pages : 7439 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (236 download)

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Book Synopsis Youmans and Winn Neurological Surgery E-Book by : H. Richard Winn

Download or read book Youmans and Winn Neurological Surgery E-Book written by H. Richard Winn and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-01-21 with total page 7439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widely regarded as the definitive reference in the field, Youmans and Winn Neurological Surgery offers unparalleled, multimedia coverage of the entirety of this complex specialty. Fully updated to reflect recent advances in the basic and clinical neurosciences, the 8th Edition covers everything you need to know about functional and restorative neurosurgery, deep brain stimulation, stem cell biology, radiological and nuclear imaging, and neuro-oncology, as well as minimally invasive surgeries in spine and peripheral nerve surgery, and endoscopic and other approaches for cranial procedures and cerebrovascular diseases. In four comprehensive volumes, Dr. H. Richard Winn and his expert team of editors and authors provide updated content, a significantly expanded video library, and hundreds of new video lectures that help you master new procedures, new technologies, and essential anatomic knowledge in neurosurgery. - Discusses current topics such as diffusion tensor imaging, brain and spine robotic surgery, augmented reality as an aid in neurosurgery, AI and big data in neurosurgery, and neuroimaging in stereotactic functional neurosurgery. - 55 new chapters provide cutting-edge information on Surgical Anatomy of the Spine, Precision Medicine in Neurosurgery, The Geriatric Patient, Neuroanesthesia During Pregnancy, Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for Epilepsy, Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele, Rehabilitation of Acute Spinal Cord Injury, Surgical Considerations for Patients with Polytrauma, Endovascular Approaches to Intracranial Aneurysms, and much more. - Hundreds of all-new video lectures clarify key concepts in techniques, cases, and surgical management and evaluation. Notable lecture videos include multiple videos on Thalamotomy for Focal Hand Dystonia and a video to accompany a new chapter on the Basic Science of Brain Metastases. - An extensive video library contains stunning anatomy videos and videos demonstrating intraoperative procedures with more than 800 videos in all. - Each clinical section contains chapters on technology specific to a clinical area. - Each section contains a chapter providing an overview from experienced Section Editors, including a report on ongoing controversies within that subspecialty. - 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.

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgical Emergencies

Author : Joshua M. Abzug
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1441980059
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (419 download)

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Book Synopsis Pediatric Orthopedic Surgical Emergencies by : Joshua M. Abzug

Download or read book Pediatric Orthopedic Surgical Emergencies written by Joshua M. Abzug and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-06-02 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emergency care of pediatric orthopedic surgical emergencies is often provided by orthopedic surgeons who primarily treat adults. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgical Emergencies is designed to provide the essential information needed to safely evaluate and treat the most common surgical emergencies in pediatric orthopedic surgery. Each emergency scenario includes the keys to patient evaluation, operative considerations, and expected complications. Each contributor provides technical pearls and tips based on their preferences and clinical experience in this area. Topics covered run the gamut from trauma (including the mangled extremity and compartment syndrome) to individual body regions (the spine, upper and lower extremities) to infection and other conditions. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgical Emergencies is a convenient, illustrated guide to procedures that can be challenging to those physicians who treat pediatric patients infrequently.

Essentials of Spinal Stabilization

Author : Langston T. Holly
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319597132
Total Pages : 562 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Essentials of Spinal Stabilization written by Langston T. Holly and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-10-11 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Occult Spinal Dysraphism

Author : R. Shane Tubbs
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030109941
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (31 download)

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Book Synopsis Occult Spinal Dysraphism by : R. Shane Tubbs

Download or read book Occult Spinal Dysraphism written by R. Shane Tubbs and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume covers the known details of all subtypes of occult spinal dysraphism in unprecedented detail. This 21 chapter invaluable resource begins with a deep dive into the history and embryology of occult spinal dysraphisms. Following this, subtypes of occult spinal dysraphism are thoroughly explored — of which include split cord malformations, tethered cord syndromes, adult presentations/outcomes of occult spinal dysraphism, cutaneous stigmata. Chapters will cover the clinical presentation, radiological features, and surgical nuances of each of the occult spinal dysraphisms. Throughout the book, expertly written text is supplemented by a number of high quality figures and tables, as well as a video documenting surgical treatment of type 1 split cord malformation. By focusing on each entity currently grouped within this topic as a separate chapter, the most up-to-date information will be provided to the reader, making Occult Spinal Dysraphism a must-have resource for students, practitioners and medical professionals involved in treating spinal dsyraphism.

Spinal Neurosurgery

Author : James Harrop
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 019088777X
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (98 download)

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Book Synopsis Spinal Neurosurgery by : James Harrop

Download or read book Spinal Neurosurgery written by James Harrop and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neurosurgery by Example: Key Cases and Fundamental Principles provides case-based, high yield content for the spine surgeon and neurosurgeons preparing for the American Board of Neurological Surgeons oral examination. It covers a wide array of spinal pathologies with their presentation, diagnosis, and treatment plans. Postoperative and complication management strategies are offered as well in order to prepare surgeons who can then provide comprehensive patient care for complex spine conditions.--Provided by publisher.

Atlas of Normal Imaging Variations of the Brain, Skull, and Craniocervical Vasculature

Author : Alexander M. McKinney
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319397907
Total Pages : 1320 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (193 download)

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Book Synopsis Atlas of Normal Imaging Variations of the Brain, Skull, and Craniocervical Vasculature by : Alexander M. McKinney

Download or read book Atlas of Normal Imaging Variations of the Brain, Skull, and Craniocervical Vasculature written by Alexander M. McKinney and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-01-09 with total page 1320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This atlas presents normal imaging variations of the brain, skull, and craniocervical vasculature. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and computed tomography (CT) have advanced dramatically in the past 10 years, particularly in regard to new techniques and 3D imaging. One of the major problems experienced by radiologists and clinicians is the interpretation of normal variants as compared with the abnormalities that the variants mimic. Through an extensive collection of images, this book offers a spectrum of appearances for each variant with accompanying 3D imaging for confirmation; explores common artifacts on MR and CT that simulate disease; discusses each variant in terms of the relevant anatomy; and presents comparison cases for the purpose of distinguishing normal findings from abnormalities. It includes both common variants as well as newly identified variants that are visualized by recently developed techniques such as diffusion-weighted imaging and multidetector/multislice CT. The book also highlights normal imaging variants in pediatric cases. Atlas of Normal Imaging Variations of the Brain, Skull, and Craniocervical Vasculature is a valuable resource for neuroradiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and radiologists in interpreting the most common and identifiable variants and using the best methods to classify them expediently.

Cassidy and Allanson's Management of Genetic Syndromes

Author : John C. Carey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119432677
Total Pages : 1104 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (194 download)

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Book Synopsis Cassidy and Allanson's Management of Genetic Syndromes by : John C. Carey

Download or read book Cassidy and Allanson's Management of Genetic Syndromes written by John C. Carey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-01-27 with total page 1104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MANAGEMENT OF GENETIC SYNDROMES THE MOST RECENT UPDATE TO ONE OF THE MOST ESSENTIAL REFERENCES ON MEDICAL GENETICS Cassidy and Allanson’s Management of Genetic Syndromes, Fourth Edition is the latest version of a classic text in medical genetics. With newly covered disorders and cutting-edge, up-to-date information, this resource remains the most crucial reference on the management of genetic syndromes in the field of medical genetics for students, clinicians, caregivers, and researchers. The fourth edition includes current information on the identification of genetic syndromes (including newly developed diagnostic criteria), the genetic basis (including diagnostic testing), and the routine care and management for more than 60 genetic disorders. Written by experts, each chapter includes sections on: Incidence Diagnostic criteria Etiology, pathogenesis and genetics Diagnostic testing Differential diagnosis Manifestations and Management (by system) The book focuses on genetic syndromes, primarily those involving developmental disabilities and congenital defects. The chapter sections dealing with Manifestations and Management represents the centerpiece of each entry and is unmatched by other genetic syndrome references. Management of Genetic Syndromes is perfect for medical geneticists, genetic counselors, primary care physicians and all healthcare professionals seeking to stay current on the routine care and management of individuals with genetic disorders.

Pediatric Hydrocephalus

Author : G. Cinalli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 8847021219
Total Pages : 455 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (47 download)

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Book Synopsis Pediatric Hydrocephalus by : G. Cinalli

Download or read book Pediatric Hydrocephalus written by G. Cinalli and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last ten years the pediatric neurosurgeon has witnessed a real revolution in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric hydrocephalus, the most frequently encountered condition in everyday clinical practice. The evolution of MRI and the advent of neuroendoscopic surgery have resuscitated the interest in the classification, etiology and pathophysiology of hydrocephalus. The book offers an updated overview on the recent progress in this field, and a new approach to hydrocephalus: the reader will find in it a modern and new presentation of an old disease, where genetics, endoscopy, cost-effectiveness analyses and many other aspects of the various therapies are extensively discussed. The volume will be useful not only for neurosurgeons, but for all specialists interested in the various aspects of hydrocephalus: pediatricians, radiologists, endocrinologists, pathologists and geneticists.

EXPERTddx: Pediatrics

Author : A. Carlson Merrow Jr.
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323681786
Total Pages : 842 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (236 download)

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Book Synopsis EXPERTddx: Pediatrics by : A. Carlson Merrow Jr.

Download or read book EXPERTddx: Pediatrics written by A. Carlson Merrow Jr. and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-09-26 with total page 842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now fully revised and up to date, ExpertDDx: Pediatrics, second edition, quickly guides you to the most likely differential diagnoses based on key imaging findings and clinical information. Designed with the busy practitioner in mind, this superbly illustrated resource covers more than 1,500 diagnoses encountered by pediatric radiologists and their referring clinicians, discussed by general imaging features, modality-specific findings, and clinically based indications. The broad spectrum of coverage includes cardiac, chest, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, brain, head and neck, and spine pediatric diseases—all clearly presented to guide you through useful, actionable differential diagnoses that lead to definitive findings. - Presents multiple clear, sharp, succinctly annotated images for each diagnosis (with nearly 3,000 annotated images in all); a list of diagnostic possibilities sorted as common, less common, and rare but significant; and brief, bulleted text offering helpful diagnostic clues - Shows both typical and variant manifestations of each possible diagnosis - Includes new cases, expanded differential considerations, updated nomenclature and classification of diseases, and updated imaging throughout - Covers new and evolving workup strategies due to recent study and experience, advances in technology (new modalities, sequences, and contrast agents), and changing safety considerations

Nontraumatic Cervical Myelopathy

Author : Eyal Itshayek
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781536172522
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (725 download)

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Download or read book Nontraumatic Cervical Myelopathy written by Eyal Itshayek and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The earliest human known to have the capability of walking erect on two legs is Sahelanphropus, who lived 6 million years ago. The ability to stand erect led to required extensive changes in the human skeleton, including significant changes in the cervical spine. In modern humans, the cervical spine holds the head upright and gives it great mobility. The combination of great mobility in this spinal segment combined with the requirement that it carry significant weight makes the cervical spine susceptible to a wide variety of pathologies. The cervical spine not only supports the head upright, but acts as a channel for the full set of neural elements connecting the brain with all near and distant parts of the body; thus, pathologies involving the spinal column in this segment directly affect the cervical spinal cord and exiting nerve roots. Today, excellence in spine surgery requires a thorough understanding of spinal anatomy, relevant neurology, and biomechanics, as well as skilled use of a variety of surgical techniques. The surgeon must master the ability to effectively select from a wide and constantly changing variety of alternative instrumentations and surgical approaches. In addition, the trend towards reducing the invasiveness of surgical procedures has led to the use of smaller and smaller tools and smaller surgical incisions with more limited views of the relevant anatomy. As a result of the rapid pace of change, the choice of an optimal technique in any given situation is increasingly complex. In this book, we begin with a basic review of anatomy, neurology, neurophysiology, and biomechanics. We also discuss clinical and radiological assessment required for a differential diagnosis, and present a thorough discussion of the importance of sagittal alignment of the spine and the utility of gait analysis. We proceed with a thorough discussion of nontraumatic pathologies causing cervical myelopathy, beginning with the craniocervical junction down through the subaxial spine, in pediatric and adult populations. This discussion includes steps in the differential diagnosis for specific pathologies, surgical techniques and nuances, radiation-based treatment alternatives, and special topics ranging from the use of stem cells to robotics and endoscopic surgery.We have attempted to provide both fundamental and state-of-the-art knowledge and to share the rich experience of some of the leading spine surgeons worldwide, with the aim of enabling surgeons at all levels to advance their own capabilities for performing safe and successful procedures in this area of complex anatomy.