Essentials of Spinal Stabilization

Paul A. Anderson

ISBN 10: 3319597124 / ISBN 13: 9783319597126

Published by Springer Nature Switzerland, Springer International Publishing Nov 2017, 2017

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Neuware -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.Springer-Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 580 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Essentials of Spinal Stabilization
• Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland, Springer International Publishing Nov 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319597124
• ISBN 13: 9783319597126
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 260W x 183H x 35D millimeters 260 millimeters width by 183 millimeters height by 35 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1404 grams

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Synopsis

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 an

d international Neurosurgery and Orthopedic spine experts, Essentials of Spinal Stabilization provides a text which will broadly appeal to all spine care professionals.

About the Author

Langston T. Holly, M.D.

Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs, Department of Neurosurgery 

Director, UCLA Spine Center

Professor of Neurosurgery and Orthopaedics 

300 Stein Plaza, Ste. 562 

Los Angeles, CA 90095

310 267-5580

lholly@mednet.ucla.edu

Jeffrey C. Wang, M.D.

Chief, Orthopaedic Spine Service

Co-Director USC Spine Center

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery

USC Spine Center

1520 San Pablo St., Suite 2000

Los Angeles, CA  90033

Office: (323)442-5303

Jeffrey.wang@med.usc.edu