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Elsevier Surgery Of The Cervical Spine by Sanford E. Emery , Scott D. Boden
Thirty-one leading North American surgeons provide a state-of-the-art look at the surgical treatment of disorders of the cervical spine in both children and adults. From a review of basic anatomy, approaches, and biomechanics through in-depth explanations of a complete range of techniques, these authorities present today's best operative solutions for both straightforward and complex clinical challenges. Superb artwork demonstrates exactly how to proceed. Section I: Core Knowledge 1. Anatomy of the Cervical Spine 2. Cervical Spine Biomechanics 3. Surgical Approaches to the Cervical Spine 4. Anterior Cervical Reconstruction and Internal Fixation 5. Posterior Cervical Instrumentation Section II: Pediatric Disorders 6. Congenital and Pediatric Disorders of the Cervical Spine Section III: Degenerative Disorders of the Cervical Spine 7. Cervical Radiculopathy 8. Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and Cervical Kyphosis 9. Cervical Myelopathy with Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Section IV: Traumatic Injuries of the Cervical Spine 10. Spinal Cord Trauma: Pathophysiology and Medical Management 11. Fractures and Dislocations of the Upper Cervical Spine 12. Fractures and Dislocations of the Lower Cervical Spine and Cardiothoracic Junction Section V: Neoplasms of the Cervical Spine 13. Primary and Metastatic Bone Tumors of the Cervical Spine 14. Spinal Cord Tumors Section VI: Inflammatory Disorders 15. Rhuematoid Arthritis of the Cervical Spine 16. Cervical Spine in Ankylosing Spondylitis 17. Cervical Spine Infections Section VII: Postoperative Considerations 18. Surgical Complications