Introduction Severe upper extremity and hand injuries have significant morbidity and economic impact. Recovery may be long and complicated, placing the patient and his or her livelihood at risk. Significant…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: This chapter discusses the new technologies being developed in the area of facet arthroplasty. Significant and relevant anatomy of the lumbar spine is reviewed, and the…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Recent advances in techniques have enabled surgeons to perform lumbar decompression surgery through smaller incisions, with less soft-tissue disruption. There is a learning curve associated with…
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….
