Surgical Techniques for the Spine

Book Name = Surgical Techniques for the Spine
ISBN = 9781588900265
Published Year = 2003
Launguage = English
Publisher = Thieme
Author = Haher
Condition = New
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This outstanding guide to spine surgery provides step-by-step instructions to nearly 60 different spinal procedures. Each chapter is written by top international experts who offer their clinical knowledge and years of experience. Approximately 400 high quality illustrations enhance the text by providing detailed examples of the procedures.?
??The text covers everything from anterior odontoid resection, cervical corpectomy, and thoracic fixation techniques, to anterior thoracoplasty, lateral discectomy, and scoliosis correction. Within each chapter, you’ll find indications, contraindications, procedural steps, pearls, pitfalls, and postoperative care tips. A valuable resource for residents and practitioners in orthopedics, spine surgery, and neurosurgery.? ?
?The surgeon who primarily performs complex spinal surgery will find this a fantastic text for a quick review of each [spinal] procedure. The majority of surgeons will find the chapters on scoliosis interesting even if they do not perform these procedures. For someone who wants to learn the basics of surgery for scoliosis, Surgical Techniques for the Spine will provide a concise introduction to the field. – Journal of Neurosurgery ”Outstanding illustrations and photographs throughtout, a feature alone that makes the text worth having. . .a superb and comprehensive text for the orthopedic surgeon.” -Orthopedic Practice”Each techniques presented in a very clear, intelligible and didactic way. . .abundant and very rich illustrations, superb original drawings and radiographic examples. . .very useful for orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons who confront spine diseases. . .also of interest to radiologists, rheumatologists, and functional rehabilitation physicians.” –Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy”Concise and easy to read. Technical considerations and operative procedures are well-illustrated with anatomic drawings. . .for the orthopedic resident, it provides the basis for understanding and learning spine surgery. For the orthopedic surgeon, it provides a useful reference guide.” –Acta Orthopaedica Belgica”A very comprehensive text that will be become an integral part of my library. Any surgeon who does any surgery of the spine should own this book, and it should also be in the library of all orthopaedic groups as well as residency programs. . .a useful reference for most procedures commonly performed on the spine. . .well illustrated, concise, useful technical tips and pitfalls. . .This one is a must for the spine surgeon.” –The Journal of Bone & Joint SurgeryProvides a complete and concise step-by-step summary that can guide the aspiring spine surgeon through this process. . .presents the material in disease- and procedure-specific manner and is organized by anatomical region. . .superb job of describing instrumentation techniques. . .can be easily read and referenced. . .well-drawn, easy-to-understand illustrations. . .an excellent resource for learning surgical techniques for the vertebral column.” -Young Neurosurgeons’ News