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This heavily revised second edition covers minimally invasive and open surgical techniques for treating a variety of common and rare of cervical pathologies. Extensively revised chapters detail how to successfully perform a variety of the latest procedures for conditions including cervical spine fractures, cervical tumours and cranio cervical anomalies. Guidance on the appropriate techniques for decompression and fusion with cages and autologous bone graft are also described. Cervical Spine: Minimally Invasive and Open Surgery satisfies the need for a multi-disciplinary text covering open and minimally invasive techniques available for treating ailments of the cervical spine. Practicing and trainee orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, radiologists, anesthesiologists and pain management specialists will all find the content of this work to be of a great help to them when seeking guidance on the latest advances in the field.
Anatomy of the Cervical Spine
Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Cervical Spine
Diagnostic Imaging in the Degenerative Diseases of the Cervical Spine
Anesthesia and Perioperative Care in Cervical Spinal Surgery
Clinical Neurophysiology of the Cervical Spine:​ Indication for Surgery
Role of Radio Frequency for Cervical Facet Pain:​ Indication and Results
Biomechanical Approach to Stability of Intersomatic Implants in Cervical Spine
Role of Materials in Cervical Spine Fusion
Endoscopic Cervical Spine Surgery
Arthroplasty in the Cervical Spine
Cervical Spine Fractures and Dislocations, Classification and Treatment
Tissue Sparing Posterior Fixation as a Treatment Option for Degenerative Disc Disease
Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion with Autologous Bone Graft
Anterior Cervical Approaches:​ Decompression and Fusion with Cages
Axial Instability of Cervical Spine:​ Posterior Surgical Approach
Lateral Mass Screw Fixation of the Subaxial Cervical Spine
Craniocervical Anomalies:​ Chiari Malformation
Endoscopic Endonasal Odontoidectomy
Basilar Invagination and Atlanto-Axial Dislocation
Cervical Spine Tumors
Neck Pain Rehabilitation