Full Description
Recent Advances in Spinal Surgery is a comprehensive, illustrated collection of the most recent developments in the field. An editorial team of US-based experts ensures authoritative content throughout.
Divided into seventeen chapters, this book covers the full spectrum of spinal conditions and interventions. All information is thoroughly up-to-date, including reviews of novel neuroprotective and neuroregenerative strategies, and new tools for predicting surgical outcomes and collecting data.
Recent Advances in Spinal Surgery also features discussion on surgical options for patients for whom non-operative interventions are unsuccessful, and covers total disc replacement for both the cervical and lumbar spines. 88 full colour illustrations enhance this important update in the field of spinal surgery.
Key Points
Reviews of the most recent developments in the field of spinal surgery
New neuroprotective and neuroregenerative strategies for spinal cord injuries
88 full colour illustrations
Contents
Spinal Cord Injury: Stem Cells, Pharmacologic Treatment
Axial Back Pain: Diagnosis
Axial Back Pain: Surgical Treatment
Molecular Basis of Disc Degeneration and Regeneration
Disc Arthroplasty: Cervical and Lumbar
Infection: SSI Prevention, Treatment, Diagnosis
Imaging: Diagnostic, Intraoperative (Radiation Exposure)
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Treatment Options
Anticoagulation
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Techniques
Pain Management: Pre Operation and Post-Operation
Osteoporosis
Outcome Measurements in Spinal Surgery
Sports Related Injuries
Neuromonitoring
MIS-New Techniques/New Complications
Adult Deformity
