Anterior Approaches to the Spine    By Thomas A. Zdeblick, M.D. This comprehensive reference provides essential clinical information for planning and performing the full spectrum of anterior spine surgeries. Here, in one convenient volume, you'll receive expert, step-by-step guidance in both open and endoscopic procedures, as well as instruction in relevant anatomy, instrumentation, and underlying principles. The book is divided into three general sections, and covers a host of common and rare cervical, thoracic, and lumbar diseases requiring anterior access. Individual chapters within each section bring you straight into the operating room with detailed descriptions of specific surgical techniques. Together with Dr. Zdeblick and other widely recognized surgeons such as Paul Anderson and John Regan, you'll examine specific cases, review pertinent indications, weigh treatment options, select the appropriate approaches, and deal with any complications that arise during the course of surgery. Along the way, you'll not only garner concrete technical knowledge that applies directly to your daily practice, but also pick up valuable tips that will help you optimize outcomes and avoid pitfalls in the OR. Benefits: Learn fast – over 300 illustrations make it easy to understand the procedures. A complete reference – contains both neurosurgical and orthopedic information. This true "how-to" book guides you through even the most complex procedures. Master the skills needed to stay at the forefront of the field! Audience: Orthopedic spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, and surgical residents. No matter what your present level of expertise, you are sure to find much to learn in this pragmatic guide to anterior spine surgery. About the Editor: Thomas A. Zdeblick, M.D., Professor, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin. Contents: Cervical Transoral Approach to the Upper Cervical Spine Whiteside's Lateral Approach to C1, C2 Extrapharyngeal Lateral Approach to C2 Anterior Approach for Odontoid Fixation Anterior Approach for Cervical ACDF/Corpectomy/Anterior Plating Extensile Approach to the Cervical-Thoracic Junction Thoracic Approaches to T1-T4, Manubrial Resection, Sternal Splitting Thoracotomy for Spinal Exposure T3-T12 Thoracoscopic Exposure of the Spine Combined Thoracic-Retroperitoneal Approach to the Thoracolumbar Spine Lateral Extra-Cavitary Approach to the Thoracolumbar Spine Lumbar Flank Retroperitoneal Approach to the Lumbar Spine Perirectus Retroperitoneal Approach for Lumbar Interbody Fusion Combined Endoscopic Retroperitoneal Approach Laparoscopic Transperitoneal Technique for Cage Insertion Transperitoneal Resection of L5 Extensile Anterior Sacral Exposure for Sacral Resection 1999. Hardcover, 400 pages, 300 illustrations

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British Journal of Neurosurgery "[T]his book has drawn together all the standard and new anterior approaches to the spine in a single text, and this alone makes it a valuable reference book ... this is a very worthwhile investment and certainly something I would have appreciated 10 or 15 years ago."   (1999)

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