Surgery of the Cervical Spine

By Sanford E. Emery, Sanford E. Emery MD, Scott D. Boden MD

Thirty-one leading North American surgeons provide a state-of-the-art look at the surgical treatment of disorders of the cervical spine in both children and adults. From a review of basic anatomy, approaches, and biomechanics through in-depth explanations of a complete range of techniques, these authorities present today's best operative solutions for both straightforward and complex clinical challenges. Superb artwork demonstrates exactly how to proceed.Uses a consistent format to explore each surgical condition, addressing pathophysiology - clinical presentation - diagnostic evaluation - indications for surgery - operative treatment options - preferred methods of surgical management - and common errors and pitfalls.
Covers degenerative, traumatic, neoplastic, and inflammatory disorders of the cervical spine in a single, in-depth source.
Delivers over 450 precise illustrations-including dozens of meticulous line drawings as well as abundant radiographs and clinical photographs-that capture the key nuances of presentation and technique.
Features detailed chapters on anterior and posterior instrumentation in the cervical spine, emphasizing state-of-the-art stabilization approaches.
Consistently presents alternative techniques as well as the authors' preferred methods.
Addresses difficult areas such as spinal cord trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondilitis.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 072165780X
• ISBN13: 9780721657806
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 11.0"