Controversies in Spine Surgery Volume 2

Controversies in Spine Surgery, Vol. 2

Edited by Thomas A. Zdeblick, M.D., Edward C. Benzel, M.D., Paul A. Anderson,
M.D., and Charles B. Stillerman, M.D.

This is the second volume in a clinical series designed to examine the myriad
approaches used in spine surgery today. Each volume of Controversies in Spine
Surgery concentrates on a new set of 8-10 clinical problems, ranging from the
most common to the most complex, and offers treatment strategies of choice from
the world뭩 leading spine surgeons.

The editors do not actively advocate one approach over another, but rather
strive to put spinal problems into perspective and present the full spectrum of
treatment options available for all featured conditions. In nearly every
instance, at least three different and often conflicting therapies are
presented for each problem allowing the reader to judge, on a case-by-case
basis, which approaches are likely to yield high-quality outcomes for the
patients under their care. Existing differences of opinion are candidly
acknowledged, and contributions are sought from experts in both orthopedic and
neurologic spine surgery. Tightly focused and clinically oriented, this
affordably priced volume is appropriate for spine surgeons at all levels of
expertise.

Features:
Provides ongoing, broadly-based coverage of the entire field

Helps surgeons stay absolutely up to the minute with recent advances in
surgical techniques

Enables clinicians to quickly and conveniently weigh the relative merits of
competing therapies

Free of bias - editorial board and contributors include orthopedic and
neurosurgeons
What뭩 New in Volume II?
Presents controversial new approaches to thoracic disc herniation, lumbar disc
herniation, and L4-5 degenerative disc diseases

Brings readers right up to date on the latest minimally invasive approaches

Covers recent advances in cervical decompression and fusion, intraoperative
monitoring, pain management, and more
Contents (abridged):
Surgical Correction of Idiopathic Scoliosis

Cervical Decompression and Fusion

Intraoperative Monitoring

Surgical Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

Surgical Options for Thoracic Disc Herniation

Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation

Discogenic Pain

Treatment of L4-5 Degenerative Disc Disease

2002. Hardcover. 330 pages, 150 illustrations