Book description
Drawing on the experience of leaders in both neurosurgery and
orthopedic surgery,
Handbook of Spine Surgery
is authoritative, concise, and portable, designed for use in a
fast-paced clinical setting. Its coverage of both principles and
techniques of contemporary spine surgery, including anatomy, pathology,
procedures, and instrumentation, makes it highly useful as a refresher
before surgery, an easily digestible study guide, or a daily companion
for physicians caring for patients with spinal disorders.
Key Features:
An easy-to-read, bullet-style format that provides readable but not
overwhelming content
Surgical Pearls that tap into the experiences of surgeons who have
mastered that procedure
Common Clinical Questions (with answers) at the end of each chapter
that highlight topics frequently encountered in the operating room and
on board exams
Superb visual examples that illuminate the procedures described
Helpful appendices that cover positioning, spinal orthoses, and
scales and outcome measures
A first-of-its-kind, this handbook is designed to be the go-to guide
for those conducting and involved in surgical spine treatment.
Resident, Department of Neurosurgery, University of S. Florida Emory
University, Department of Neurosurgery, Atlanta, GA, USA
