Spine surgery: tricks of the trade

Authors : Alexander R. Vaccaro, Todd J. Albert
Edition : 3
Year : 2016
Description :

Written by world-renowned masters in spine surgery, this expanded third edition details all the major procedures and newest technical innovations in the field. Experts share clinical pearls gleaned from years of surgical experience and ongoing refinement of techniques. Throughout 21 well organized sections, the essential elements of a full spectrum of cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacroiliac joint procedures are distilled into 112 concise, easy to understand chapters. 

From deformities to spinal tumors, the text facilitates a greater understanding of surgical nuances and potential complications encountered in standard to complex cases. The authors share insights for improving patient safety and outcome such as reducing radiation exposure during fluoroscopy, minimizing intraoperative blood loss, and utilization of the surgical microscope. Updated pain management content encompasses varied strategies including injections, steroids, and nerve blocks.

Special Features:

More than 400 stunning full color illustrations, diagrams, and photographs replace black and white images from the previous edition
Online access to 40 videos in which surgeon-authors share personal tips and demonstrate how to deftly navigate challenging, real life cases. Highlights include up close and personal footage shot in the OR and cadaver simulations
Greatly expanded section on minimally invasive technologies covers AxiaLIF, Presacral Interbody Fusion, SI Joint Fusion, and the use of both Robotics and Endoscopy

Up to date and comprehensive, this book is an outstanding resource for orthopedic and neurosurgical fellows and residents, as well as clinicians specializing in spine surgery.


Content: 

• Posterior cervical decompression --
• Posterior cervical arthrodesis and instrumentation --
• Anterior cervical decompression --
• Anterior cervical arthrodesis and instrumentation --
• Posterior thoracic decompression --
• Posterior thoracic arthrodesis and instrumentation --
• Anterior thoracic decompression --
• Anterior thoracic arthrodesis and instrumentation --
• Posterior lumbar decompression --
• Posterior lumbar arthrodesis and instrumentation --
• Anterior lumbar decompression --
• Anterior lumbar arthrodesis and instrumentation --
• Deformity --
• Pain management --
• Patient safety --
• Minimally invasive procedures --
• Tumor management --
• Bone grafting and reconstruction --
• Spinal immobilization --
• Spinal arthoplasty/motion-sparing procedures --
• Complications management.

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