Book description
Cervical Spine Surgery Challenges: Diagnosis and Management
is a practical reference for surgeons treating patients with the full
range of cervical spine disorders, including degenerative spine
conditions, neoplasms, inflammatory conditions, infectious conditions,
trauma, and deformities. Leading experts in the field of spine surgery
present their clinical expertise, providing concise descriptions of the
clinical presentation, history and examination, imaging, diagnosis,
indications, preferred method of treatment, alternate treatment options,
postoperative management, and complications.Highlights:
Case-based format rapidly orients readers to key clinical information
Comprehensive coverage of various approaches enables readers to
select the best method of surgical intervention
Descriptions of common complications and pitfalls provide important
recommendations for avoiding errors and improving surgical outcomes
Practical information on state-of-the-art techniques including
minimally invasive surgery and motion-sparing technology
175 illustrations and images demonstrate important concepts
This is a must-have reference for all orthopedic surgeons,
neurosurgeons, spine surgeons, residents, and fellows seeking the
current best practices in cervical spine surgery. Professor and
Chairman, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University
Medical College and the Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
