Cervical Spine Surgery: Current Trends and Challenges (2 DVDs)

Edited by Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD; Adam S. Kanter, MD; Michael Y. Wang, MD; Regis W. Haid, Jr., MD

This comprehensive reference provides essential clinical information for planning and performing the full spectrum of
cervical spine surgeries. Here, in one convenient volume, you'll receive expert, step-by-step guidance in both open and
minimally invasive procedures, as well as instruction in relevant anatomy, instrumentation, and underlying principles.

An Invaluable Resource
Divided into 5 Parts, the book begins with Basic Considerations and includes chapters on anatomy, biomechanics,
minimally invasive vs. open surgery: choosing the best approach, and image-guided spinal navigation for cervical
techniques. Part II focuses on Arthoplasty Techniques and includes chapters on patient selection for single- and
multiple-level procedures as well as chapters devoted to different arthroplasty devices and their clinical
applications. Part III is devoted to techniques using biomaterials for cervical fusion with chapters on resorbable
cervical interbody spacers, resorbable anterior plates, bone morphogenic protein, and mesh, bone, PEEK, and carbon
fiber. Part IV includes several clinical chapters on different minimally invasive techniques for cervical fusion. The
book concludes with Part V on Regional and Junctional Challenges. Organized with a consistent format, each technique
chapter includes information on indications and contraindications, preoperative assessment and evaluation, preoperative
planning, illustrated step-by-step surgical technique, postoperative care, complications and outcomes, outcomes, and
case examples showing the excellent results that can be achieved. To enhance the learning experience, two DVDs with
operative video are included.

Master the Skills Needed to Stay at the Forefront of the Field!
This comprehensive work is a must read for all spine surgeons. It provides the practical advice, clinical nuances, and
learning aids to assist you in the treatment of cervical spine disorders.

Benefits
뷭ritten by the leading experts
뷒 comprehensive reference � contains both open and minimally invasive procedures
뷒 true "how-to" book that guides you step-by-step through even the most complex procedures
뷣umerous cases demonstrate clinical results
뷖linical caveats and tips and tricks throughout
뷗VDs with operative videos
뷒nnotated references
Available Fall 2013. Hardcover, Approximately 850 pages with 1,100 illustrations. 2 DVDs with operative video