Motion preservation surgery of the spine
Subtitle: advanced techniques and controversies
By: [edited by] James J. Yue ... [et al.].
Contributors: Yue, James J.
Publisher: Saunders/Elsevier; Saunders
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Philadelphia, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 791
ISBN-13: 9781416039945
Subjects: Intervertebral disk -- Surgery; Intervertebral disk prostheses; Spine -- Surgery; Arthroplasty; Spine -- surgery; Arthroplasty, Replacement -- methods; Motion; Spinal Diseases -- surgery
Description: New motion-preserving devices are revolutionizing spine surgery but the learning curve for these operations is steep, and great attention must be given to patient and device selection and the perfect execution of each procedure. Only one reference spells out exactly how to perform these new techniques - and its peerless author team, comprised of key investigators involved in the devices' actual clinical trials, is uniquely qualified to help you get the best results! These global leaders in this area discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the full range of non-fusion technologies - and present the step-by-step, richly illustrated operative guidance you need to achieve optimal outcomes!
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.