Anterior Approaches to the Spine

Anterior Approaches to the Spine


By Thomas A. Zdeblick, M.D.

Comprehensive and absolutely up-to-the-minute, this eminently useful new
reference provides essential clinical information for planning and performing
the full spectrum of anterior spine surgeries. Here, in one convenient volume,
you'll receive expert, step-by-step guidance in both open and endoscopic
procedures, as well as instruction in relevant anatomy, instrumentation, and
underlying principles.

The book is divided into three general sections, and covers a host of common
and rare cervical, thoracic, and lumbar diseases requiring anterior access.
Individual chapters within each section bring you straight into the operating
room with detailed descriptions of specific surgical techniques as they are
currently performed by today's leading authorities.

Together with Dr. Zdeblick and other widely recognized surgeons such as Paul
Anderson and John Regan, you'll examine specific cases, review pertinent
indications, weigh treatment options, select the appropriate approaches, and
deal with any complications that arise during the course of surgery. Along the
way, you'll not only garner concrete technical knowledge that applies directly
to your daily practice, but also pick up valuable tips that will help you
optimize outcomes and avoid pitfalls in the OR.

Benefits:
Learn fast ?over 300 illustrations make it easy to understand the procedures.

A complete reference ?contains comprehensive neurosurgical and orthopedic
information.

This true "how-to" book guides you through even the most complex procedures.

Master the skills needed to stay at the forefront of the field!
Audience:
Orthopedic spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, and surgical residents. No matter
what your present level of expertise, you are sure to find much to learn in
this pragmatic guide to the cutting-edge in anterior spine surgery.

About the Editor:
Thomas A. Zdeblick, M.D., Professor, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, University
of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin.

Contents:

Cervical
Transoral Approach to the Upper Cervical Spine

Whiteside's Lateral Approach to C1, C2

Extrapharyngeal Lateral Approach to C2

Anterior Approach for Odontoid Fixation

Anterior Approach for Cervical ACDF/Corpectomy/Anterior Plating

Extensile Approach to the Cervical-Thoracic Junction
Thoracic
Approaches to T1-T4, Manubrial Resection, Sternal Splitting

Thoracotomy for Spinal Exposure T3-T12

Thoracoscopic Exposure of the Spine

Combined Thoracic-Retroperitoneal Approach to the Thoracolumbar Spine

Lateral Extra-Cavitary Approach to the Thoracolumbar Spine
Lumbar
Flank Retroperitoneal Approach to the Lumbar Spine

Perirectus Retroperitoneal Approach for Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Combined Endoscopic Retroperitoneal Approach

Laparoscopic Transperitoneal Technique for Cage Insertion

Transperitoneal Resection of L5

Extensile Anterior Sacral Exposure for Sacral Resection

1999. Hardcover, 400 pages, 300 illustrations