Surgical Approaches to the Spine

Description

Outstanding spine surgeons discuss in careful detail the full range of exposures needed for the optimal performance of contemporary procedures. The clinically valuable discussions are enhanced by an extensive array of original color drawings and helpful diagrams. The book achieves its goal of providing comprehensive understanding of the anatomy for each approach to the cervical, thoracic, and lumbrosacral spine.

Features a consistent format in each chapter that provides: an introduction, indications, step-by-step instructions on how to perform each procedure, possible complications, and more.

Promotes a 3-dimensional understanding of spinal anatomy that will help readers to avoid complications, minimize blood loss, and operate more efficiently.

Presents over 300 illustrations and photographs (238 in full colour) that meticulously depict all anatomical structures and nuances of surgical technique.

Offers the expertise of 17 national authorities in orthopaedic surgery, and neurosurgery.

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  Surgical Approaches to the Spine

  • 2012-12-06
  • 190 pages
  • Ebook
  • Springer Science & Business Media
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  Surgical Approaches to the Spine

  • 2003
  • 394 pages
  • Paperback
  • Springer Science & Business Media

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