Surgery of the Spine and Spinal Cord

By: Erik van de Kelft

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Synopsis: This book offers essential guidance on selecting the most appropriatesurgical management option for a variety of spinal conditions, includingidiopathic problems, and degenerative disease. While the first part ofthe book discusses the neuroanatomy and biomechanics of the spine, pain mechanisms,and imaging techniques, the second guides the reader through the diagnosticprocess and treatment selection for disorders of the different regions of thespine, based on the principles of evidence-based medicine. I. e. , it clearlyexplains why a particular technique should be selected for a specific patienton the basis of the available evidence, which is carefully reviewed. The bookidentifies potential complications and highlights technical pearls, describingnewer surgical techniques and illustrating them with the help of images andaccompanying videos. Though primarily intended for neurosurgeons, the book willalso be of interest to orthopaedic surgeons, specialists in physical medicine, and pain specialists.