Surgical Atlas of Spinal Operations

Alexander R. Vaccaro

ISBN 10: 9386322706 / ISBN 13: 9789386322708

Published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2020

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Surgical Atlas of Spinal Operations, 2nd Edition, is divided into five sections to provide the reader the best understanding of these complex topics as well as to facilitate the search for specific information on any of these topics. The first section provides a comprehensive review of surgical anatomy through a step-by-step description of the most common surgical approaches to the spine. Each of these chapters consists of a discussion of the indications for using the approach, a review of the pertinent anatomy, a well-illustrated description of the surgical approach, a discussion of the postoperative care, and potential complications of the approach. A list of Key Points summarizes the most important aspects of each chapter. The second section of the text provides descriptions of specific surgical techniques based on the location in the spine from occiput to ileum. These chapters encompass the wide variety of techniques that need to be mastered by the spine surgeon from the common lumbar decompression to complex sacrectomy and vertebral osteotomy. Chapters are also included on newer technologies including disk arthroplasty and minimally invasive techniques. The final section focusses on other associated techniques including graft harvesting, discography and cement augmentation. Some chapters also include an accompanying video description of the technique. Key Features 1. This atlas is a comprehensive review of spine surgery, discussing traditional and new techniques.2. Divided into five sections, the first part introduces surgical anatomy.3. The following sections focus on procedures for different parts of the spine - cervical,thoracic and lumbosacral, to present expanded coverage of all aspects of spine surgery.4. Each section presents numerous disorders and different surgical techniques for their management. Highly illustrated, each chapter discusses indications for a surgical approach, the most common surgeries, pertinent anatomy, postoperative care and potential complications.5. Key points are summarized for each chapter.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Surgical Atlas of Spinal Operations
• Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9386322706
• ISBN 13: 9789386322708
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This new edition has been fully revised to provide spine surgeons with the latest advances in their field. Beginning with an overview of surgical anatomy of the spine, the following chapters describe numerous surgical techniques for each section of the spine cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral. The text covers both traditional and new procedures, and includes discussion on recent technologies such as disk arthroplasty and minimally invasive techniques. The final section of this comprehensive volume focuses on associated practices including graft harvesting, discography, and cement augmentation. Authored by renowned experts in the field, this guide is enhanced by clinical photographs and diagrams. A list of key points summarises the most important aspects in each chapter. Previous edition (9789350903261) published in 2013. Key points Fully revised, new edition presenting latest advances in spinal surgeryCovers techniques for each section of the spineAuthored by internationally recognised, US-based experts in the fieldPrevious edition (9789350903261) published in 2013

About the Author

Jason EckDO MS
Private Practice Spine Surgeon, Centre for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

Alexander R VaccaroMD PhD MBA
Richard H Rothman Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Professor of Neurosurgery, Co-Director, Delaware Valley Spinal Cord Injury Centre, Co-Chief of Spine Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical Centre at Thomas Jefferson University, President, Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia, USA