Book description
Decision Making for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
provides the critical tools needed to determine exactly when, for whom,
and why minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is a viable option. Ten
tightly focused chapters each begin with a decision making algorithm
that explains how to ascertain if MISS will benefit the patient more
than traditional open surgery. Following each algorithm, concise yet
detailed information on the preoperative evaluation, surgical
techniques, and possible outcomes helps the reader to formulate a clear
surgical strategy. The book closes with an incisive analysis of
radiosurgery, instrumentation systems, image guidance, and promising
advances in MISS that will stimulate further discussion of this emerging area.Features
A realistic assessment of both the advantages and drawbacks of MISS
by pioneers in the field
Evaluative algorithms allow readers to form rapid, fully informed
treatment decisions
Intuitive organization by spinal region facilitates quick reference
Spine surgeons, residents, or fellows in orthopedic surgery or
neurosurgery will refer to this easily accessible manual every time they
consider performing a minimally invasive spine procedure. This is an
excellent book with no comparisons, useful for neurosurgeons, spine
surgeons, and radiologists.--Doody's Associate Professor; Director of
Spine Surgery; Dept of Neurosurgery; Georgetown; DC; USA Assistant
Professor; Dept. of Neurosurgery; Georgetown University Hospital; DC;
USA
