Handbook of Minimally Invasive and Percutaneous Spine Surgery

Handbook of Minimally Invasive and Percutaneous Spine Surgery, edited by Drs. Wang, Anderson, Ludwig, and Mummaneni, is
destined to become a favorite with all students of spine surgery, whether residents in training or experienced
practitioners. Small enough to fit in a lab coat pocket, this exceptional manual is just the resource that you have
been looking for. It will prove invaluable as a quick reference in daily practice or simply as a refresher when
confronting a difficult clinical problem.

This fully illustrated fundamental guide focuses on procedures and techniques that require minimal exposure. Presented
in a concise and readable format, this text delivers the basics for those new to minimally invasive surgery as well as
pointers and tips for more advanced surgeons. It is destined to become a favorite with all students of spine surgery.

Composed of 11 chapters, this practical manual begins with the true foundation of minimally invasive surgery - imaging.
Safe and effective surgery performed through minimal exposures demands a thorough mind's-eye understanding of anatomy
without visualization. Moreover, it requires a keen ability to mentally translate two-dimensional imaging into three-
dimensional anatomy. Next, the most common techniques of cannulation are covered in a logical step-by-step fashion,
just as it is taught in the operating room. Minimally invasive options for pedicle screw placement are completed with a
chapter describing the mini-open technique. The second half of this book focuses on fusion and pedicle screw insertion.
Finally, this handbook does not ignore the endpoint of all these techniques - achieving successful fusion. Techniques
to enhance the success of this outcome are discussed in Chapter 9, whereas potential complications and methods to avoid
them are outlined in Chapter 8.

Each chapter concludes with "Surgical Pearls and Pitfalls," which provide summaries of the salient points discussed in
the chapter. Unique to this text are highlighted boxes outlining "Bailouts/Alternative Strategies" for completing the
task when classic techniques fail. Furthermore, each chapter is well illustrated, with step-by-step images that clearly
demonstrate the points being made.

Written by world-recognized minimally invasive spine surgeons, this handbook provides essential coverage of key topics:
Imaging techniques critically important to minimally invasive procedures

Radiation safety

Pedicle cannulation

Overcoming the challenges of rod passage

Surgical pearls and pitfalls

Bailouts and alternative strategies should problems arise

2011. Paperback, 154 pages with 153 illustrations (most in 4-color).


1 Intraoperative Imaging: Radiation Safety,
Techniques, and Technology, 1
Florian F. Dibra, D. Greg Anderson, Amirali Sayadipour
2 Anatomic Relationships With Two-Dimensional
Imaging, 11
Philip R. Neubauer, Florian F. Dibra, D. Greg Anderson
3 Pedicle Cannulation With True Anteroposterior
Fluoroscopic Imaging, 21
Philip R. Neubauer, Florian F. Dibra, D. Greg Anderson
4 Owl’s Eye (Magerl) Technique for Pedicle
Cannulation, 37
Michael Y. Wang
5 Mini-Open Technique for Pedicle Cannulation,
TLIF, and Decompression, 45
Jason S. Taub, Sanjay S. Dhall, Praveen V. Mummaneni
6 Minimally Invasive Approaches for Lateral
Lumbar Interbody Fusion, 61
Kelley E. Banagan, Steven C. Ludwig
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Contents
xviii Contents
7 Multilevel Minimally Invasive Rod Passage
Techniques, 73
Steven C. Ludwig, Michael Y. Wang, Praveen V. Mummaneni
8 Potential Complications and Postoperative Care,
83
Michael Y. Wang, Robert W. Irwin
9 Achieving a Successful Fusion, 97
Andrew C. Roeser, Praveen V. Mummaneni
10 Pedicle Cannulation in Challenging Cases, 109
Michael Y. Wang
11 Pushing the Limits of Percutaneous Spine
Fixation, 127
Michael Y. Wang
Index, 147