The Thoracic Spine    Edited by Edward C. Benzel, M.D. and Charles B. Stillerman, M.D. This valuable reference provides comprehensive coverage on disorders of the thoracic spine including biomechanics, imaging, nonoperative therapies, indications/contraindications for surgery, exposures and techniques, monitoring, instrumentation, and complications. Anterior and posterior approaches are thoroughly covered as well as minimally invasive techniques for spine surgery. Topics covered range from common disorders to more complex problems, including deformity correction, tumor, degenerative disease, infection, and trauma. Treatment protocols are described for higher-risk subgroups such as pediatric, elderly, obese, osteopenic, critically ill, and spinal cord injury patients. The Thoracic Spine is an essential resource for surgeons who treat patients with spinal disorders. Add it to your library today! About the Editors: Edward C. Benzel, M.D., Professor and Chief, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Charles B. Stillerman, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California; Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Neuroscience and Surgery, University of North Dakota; Trinity Medical Center, Minot, North Dakota; with contributors Contents: History Anatomy The Developing Spine Biomechanics Imaging of the Thoracic Spine Anesthesia Prevention and Management of Blood Loss Intra-operative Monitoring Surgical Approaches: Cervicothoracic and Upper Thoracic Surgical Approaches: Mid and Low Thoracic Principles and Techniques of Bone Fusion Spinal Instrumentation: Technical Aspects - Anterior Spinal Instrumentation: Technical Aspects - Posterior Spinal Instrumentation: Construct Design Strategies Deformity and Deformity Correction Thoracoscopic Spine Surgery Bracing The Elderly Patient The Obese Patient The Osteopenic Patient The Pediatric Patient Critical Care and the High Medical Risk Patient The Spinal Cord Injury Patient Metabolic Diseases of the Spinal Column Thoracic Disc Herniation and Spondylosis: An Overview Thoracic Disc Herniation and Spondylosis: The Transpedicular Approach Thoracic Disc Herniation and Spondylosis: The Transthoracic Approach Thoracic Disc Herniation and Spondylosis: The Lateral Extracavitary Approach Thoracic Disc Herniation and Spondylosis: The Transfacet Approach Intramedullary and Dural Vascular Malformations Intramedullary Tumors Extramedullary Tumors Primary Bone Tumors Metastatic Tumors Adjuvant Treatment for Neoplastic Disease Spinal Infections Degenerative and Non-Infectious Inflammatory Diseases Trauma Congenital and Hereditary Anomolies Medical and Peri-Operative Complications Complications of Spinal Stabilization and Fusion Complications of Spinal Decompressive Surgery 1999. Hardcover, 400 pages, 200 illustrations

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