ÔøΩExpert Techniques in Spine SurgeryÔøΩ consists of 12 well-selected chapters, covering essential techniques in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery with an emphasis on skillful surgical techniques and considerations. Each chapter follows a reproducible format with (1) an in-depth review of the relevant anatomy; (2) a thorough discourse of specific indications and contraindications for the procedure; (3) a methodical instructional guide for how to master the technique with a variety of special caveats that only the most experienced surgeons are aware of; (4) the most up-to-date discussion of outcomes that validate the use of these contemporary techniques; (5) an extensive guide to potential complications that may arise intraoperatively and perioperatively; (6) a well-crafted case presentation to tie concepts together; and (7) a variety of detailed imaging and illustrations to visually guide readers through the complexities of each technique. This anthology of complex spinal techniques has been carefully crafted as a teaching tool for medical students, orthopedic residents, spine fellows, and young spine attendings, in a collective effort to improve the administration of complex spine care to patients around the world. ...

• The book is a compendium of complex techniques used in modern day spine surgery.
• Covering technically challenging and innovative surgical techniques for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, this text has been carefully crafted as an instructional guide from internationally recognized leaders in the field.
• Each of the 12 chapters consists of a methodical outline to breakdown the most complex of contemporary surgical techniques into easy to understand sections for practical application.
• From the most current innovations in minimally invasive surgery to more involved multilevel Ponte ostcotomies, the text covers a vast array of spinal surgical techniques which are neccessary for the effective management of a variety of spinal disorders.
• The authors have worked to create a guide that follows a logical, thorough format in dissecting each expert technique with surgical pearls and tips learned over a lifetime by skilled surgeons in the field.
• Vast collection of full-color photographs, imaging, and beautifully constructed illustrations for each section.
• Case presentations for each technique to simply illustrate complex concepts.
• Selection of popular modern surgical techniques, ranging from cervical total disk arthroplasty to pedicle subtraction osteotomy, with tips and pearls from the some of the most recognized innovators in the field.