CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Symptomatic degenerative disc disease (DDD) represents a significant socioeconomic burden on today’s society. In the past, the only alternative was discectomy with or without fusion, with…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Minimally invasive approach to posterior interbody fusion is predicated on performing the same goals as traditional midline surgery with the emphasis on preserving the lumbar multifidus…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: During 1995–2005, a large number of dynamic stabilization devices have been introduced. The posterior interpedicular dynamic stabilization is primarily indicated for activity-related mechanical back pain. Once…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: As the population ages, vertebral compression fractures become much more common. Although some compression fractures may be relatively asymptomatic, others can lead to chronic pain and…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Spinal arthrodesis has long been the gold standard for surgical treatment of discogenic low back pain when conservative management has failed to alleviate symptoms. Donor-site morbidity,…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Instrumentation is an important part of spine fusion surgery as a method to maintain solid fixation until osseous union can occur. Early types of instrumentation failed…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Axial back pain is a common problem encountered clinically, frequently related to degeneration of lumbar segments. This chapter summarizes anterior, posterior, and combined approaches for fusion….
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Numerous options exist in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy and cervical spondylotic myelopathy, including nonoperative therapy and various forms of anterior and posterior decompression with or…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: The number of patients with spinal deformities and sagittal and/or coronal imbalance is steadily increasing. Because these deformities and imbalances are often complex and multifactorial, treatment…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Pedicle screws have become important tools in instrumentation of lumbar spine fusion, but the traditional open approach to place the screws is associated with significant patient…
