Surgery of the Cervical Spine

Surgery of the Cervical Spine
ISBN-10
072165780X
ISBN-13
9780721657806
Category
Medical physiology
Pages
299
Language
English
Published
2003
Publisher
W.B. Saunders
Authors
Scott D. Boden, Sanford E. Emery

Description

Leading North American surgeons provide a state-of-the-art look at the surgical treatment of disorders of the cervical spine in both children and adults. From a review of basic anatomy, approaches, and biomechanics through in-depth explanations of a complete range of techniques, these authorities present today's best operative solutions for both straight-forward and complex clinical challenges. Superb artwork demonstrates exactly how to proceed.

  • Uses a consistent format to explore each surgical condition, addressing pathophysiology · clinical presentation · diagnostic evaluation · indications for surgery · operative treatment options · preferred methods of surgical management · and common errors and pitfalls.
  • Covers degenerative, traumatic, neoplastic, and inflammatory disorders of the cervical spine in a single, in-depth source.
  • Delivers over 450 precise illustrations-including dozens of meticulous line drawings as well as abundant radiographs and clinical photographs-that capture the key nuances of presentation and technique.
  • Features detailed chapters on anterior and posterior instrumentation in the cervical spine, emphasizing state-of-the-art stabilization approaches.
  • Consistently presents alternative techniques as well as the authors' preferred methods.
  • Addresses difficult areas such as spinal cord trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondilitis.
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