SYNOPSIS OF SPINE SURGERY. 3RD EDITION

The third edition of this concise, essential spine handbook expands on the previous edition, reflecting recent advances in the field. Written by highly renowned spine surgeons, the new edition is presented in full color with the addition of several hundred exquisitely crafted illustrations. Portable but comprehensive, this book offers a well-rounded perspective on surgical and nonsurgical management of spine-related conditions and disease in adult and pediatric patients. In the opening chapters, a solid clinical foundation is laid – covering anatomy, physical examination, imaging and diagnostic testing, biomechanics of the spine, and instrumentation.

Clinical information is summarized in an outline format, enabling readers to peruse broad topics in an expeditious manner. Chapters are categorically arranged, encompassing cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine pathologies. Within the framework of trauma, degenerative changes, congenital conditions, tumors, and infections – topics include spinal cord injury, thoracolumbar spine fractures; lumbar disk disease, stenosis, and spondylolisthesis; and spinal deformities in children and adults. Rounding out the volume are chapters on tumors, infections, and immune disorders that impact the spine such as rheumatoid arthritis and seronegative spondyloarthropathies.

Key features:
• New chapters on surgical positioning and neuromonitoring
• Updates on minimally invasive surgical techniques, bone physiology, and biologics
• More than 300 beautiful illustrations presented in full-color
• Key references offer more in-depth insight on topics
• Succinct layout enables cover-to-cover reading and study prep for board examinations

This handy resource is small enough to carry around during rounds and is particularly useful for orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons in training. The reader-friendly format also makes it an excellent reference book for practicing spine surgeons and practitioners involved in the nonsurgical management of spine conditions.

Authors
• Howard S. An, MD Division of Spine Surgery and Spine Fellowship Program Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL, USA.
• Kern Singh, MD Minimally Invasive Spine Institute Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL, USA.

Contents
Chapter 1. Anatomy and Surgical Approaches
Chapter 2. History and Physical Examination
Chapter 3. Radiographic Anatomy
Chapter 4. Spinal Imaging and Diagnostic Tests
Chapter 5. Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
Chapter 6. Biomechanics of the Spine and Spinal Instrumentation
Chapter 7. Physiology of Bone Healing and Fusion
Chapter 8. Bone Grafts, Substitutes, and Biologics
Chapter 9. Evaluation and Management of Spinal Cord Injury
Chapter 10. Cervical Spine Trauma
Chapter 11. Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures
Chapter 12. Spinal Rehabilitation and Disability Evaluation
Chapter 13. Biochemical Aspects of Intervertebral Disk Degeneration
Chapter 14. Degenerative Cervical Spine Disorders
Chapter 15. Degenerative Thoracic Spine Conditions
Chapter 16. Lumbar Disk Disease: Pathogenesis and Treatment Options
Chapter 17. Surgical Management of Lumbar Degenerative Disk Disease
Chapter 18. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Chapter 19. Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
Chapter 20. Adult Spinal Deformity
Chapter 21. Pediatric Spinal Deformity
Chapter 22. Pediatric Cervical Spine Disorders
Chapter 23. Spinal Tumors
Chapter 24. Spinal Infections
Chapter 25. Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chapter 26. Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies