Controversies in Spine Surgery, Vol. 1    Edited by Thomas A. Zdeblick, M.D., Edward C. Benzel, M.D., Paul A. Anderson, M.D., and Charles B. Stillerman, M.D. At last, a clinical series that examines some of the controversies surrounding the myriad approaches used today in spine surgery. New developments in implant technology, biologic grafting materials, and minimal access techniques have resulted in an exciting - but sometimes overwhelming - array of options for the management of spinal disorders. Which ones will stand the test of time? Each volume in this new series will focus on 8 to 10 clinical problems, ranging from the most common to the most complex, and will present the treatment strategies of choice of the world’s leading orthopaedic and neurologic spine surgeons. While no one method is deemed “best,” Controversies in Spine Surgery helps put the problems and their treatment in perspective, and offers you multiple options for selecting the approach that works best for you and your patient. About the Editors: Thomas A. Zdeblick, M.D., Professor, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, Wisconsin; Edward C. Benzel, M.D., Professor and Chief, Division of Neurosurgery, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Paul A. Anderson, M.D., Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Charles B. Stillerman, M.D., Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Neuroscience and Surgery, University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Director of Neurosurgery, Trinity Medical Center, Minot, North Dakota Contents (abridged): Evaluation of the Injured Cervical Spine Management of Spinal Cord Injury Hangman's Fracture Thoracic Burst Fracture Classification of Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures Surgical Treatment of Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures Low Lumbar Burst Fracture Upper Thoracic Metastatic Disease Lower Lumbar or Sacral Tumors Spinal Fractures in Ankylosing Spondylitis Surgical Treatment of Basilar Invagination in Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis: Atlantoaxial Instability 1999. Hardcover, 344 pages, 150 illustrations

PRODUCT REVIEWS

Doody's Journal "This book is a description of state-of-the-art solutions to common controversies in contemporary spine surgery. The best feature is the arrangement of the sections within each chapter such that comparison can be made between the opinions presented on the various clinical problems. The chapters are well written, scientifically rigorous, and appropriately concise. There are contributions by a great number of experts in the field of spinal surgery. I highly recommend this book as a reference source for controversies in contemporary spine surgery."   (2000) British Journal of Neurosurgery "This is the first book that I have reviewed and read from cover to cover. I think that all surgeons with a major interest in the treatment of spinal disorders will enjoy reading the text and find many of the controversies which concern their day to day practice discussed ... In summary this is an extremely useful book that most spinal surgeons will wish to consult and many will buy their own copy. It has been a pleasure to review a spinal textbook in which there is no mention of degenerative spinal disease and in which all mention of instability is real and not imagined."   (2000) World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies "In summary this is an excellent book that I recommend for neurosurgeons and orthopaedic surgeons trating spinal disorders. I believe that it is a must have for any hospital library, and represents a nice addition to any personal library."   (1999)

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