The Cervical Spine Surgery Atlas - Hardcover

Herkowitz, Harry N., M.D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0781744350 ISBN 13: 9780781744355

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003

Synopsis

Prepared by the Cervical Spine Research Society, this comprehensive surgical atlas demonstrates the full range of operative techniques for treating cervical spine disorders. Internationally renowned experts provide thoroughly illustrated step-by-step instructions on patient preparation, approaches to the cervical spine, and all current decompression, graft, fixation, and stereotactic techniques.

The consistent chapter organization allows easy access to information. Chapters on approaches cover limits of exposure; anatomy; dangers; perioperative considerations; operating room setup; instruments; positioning; skin incisions; deep dissection; closure; and postoperative management. Chapters on techniques cover indications/contraindications; benefits/limitations; recommended approach; perioperative considerations; operating room setup; instruments; biomechanical considerations; technique; and postoperative management.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0781744350
• ISBN 13: 9780781744355
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 365
• Editor: Clark Charles R., Benzel Edward C., Currier Bradford L. M.D., Dormans John P., Dvorak Jiri, Eismont Frank J., Garfin Steven R. M.D., Herkowitz Harry N. M.D., Ullrich Christopher G., Vaccaro Alexander R., Cervical Spine Research Society Editorial Committee