Spinal Instrumentation

2005
1,408 pp, 25 tables, 2,204 illustrations
hardcover

Better understanding of biomechanics, improvements in technology, and new
knowledge of the disease process in the spine have led to rapid advances in
spinal instrumentation. This book is your complete guide to all contemporary
forms of spinal implant systems. It not only highlights the newest devices, but
also gives you the clinical guidelines you need to choose and apply the best
implant for any surgical situation.

Along with an all-inclusive list of the spinal instruments available today, the
book offers direct comparisons of each system to help you make an informed and
confident selection. You will also find valuable tips on insertion techniques
and complication avoidance to maximize success in the operating room. And,
thousands of exquisite graphics ensure a lucid understanding of all implants
and their applications.

Here is your single authoritative source for upgrading your knowledge and skill
set in current implant systems. No spine surgeon, orthopedic surgeon,
neurosurgeon, or resident should be without this encyclopedic volume.