Author

Contributions

  • L. Dade Lunsford (Editor) - Contributor
  • Brian R. Subach (Editor) - Contributor
  • Gerald E. Rodts (Editor) - Contributor

Publication

2003-07-01 - S. Karger Publishers (USA)

Language

English

Word Count

80,500 words, Guess

Page Count

322 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL12931437M
  • ISBN-139783805574310
  • ISBN-103805574312
  • Library of Congress Control Number2003047736
  • Goodreads2168261

Classifications

  • LCCRD533.A285 2003

Description

Haid (neurosurgery, Emory University School of Medicine) presents reviews of minimally invasive and novel surgical approaches and spinal stabilization techniques, describing neuronavigational techniques, new bone fusion concepts, and both open and percutaneous spinal stabilization techniques. New biomaterials, including radiolucent, bioresorbable, and standard titanium, are examined, and biological advances, such as the use of bone morphogenetic protein in anterior lumbar interbody fusion, are described.Computer-assisted, image-guided surgical techniques are demonstrated, and instrumentation is discussed. Socio-economic issues are also examined in the final two chapters. B&w photos and medical images are included. The book will be of interest to neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons.

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