Essentials of Spine Surgery

This textbook covers spine surgery-related topics in a comprehensive yet easy-to-follow format, addressing trauma, deformity, degeneration, oncology, and infections in pediatric and adult patients. It is divided into four parts and includes relevant classifications, indexes, questionnaires, and quality of life assessments. Didactical videos complement the book.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 468 pages
Publication date: 13 August 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive textbook delves into the realm of spine surgery, encompassing a wide range of topics in a user-friendly and accessible format. It addresses trauma, deformity, degeneration, oncology, and infections, catering to both pediatric and adult patients. The book is organized into four parts, each dedicated to a specific clinical problem. Each chapter thoroughly explores a clinical scenario, encompassing signs and symptoms, physical examination, differential diagnoses, classification, treatment options, potential complications, and follow-ups. Additionally, an appendix provides valuable resources such as classifications, indexes, questionnaires, and quality of life assessments. Complementing the text, instructional videos illustrate essential basic spine surgery techniques, enhancing the learning experience for trainees, spine fellows, and junior spine surgeons. Authored by an esteemed international panel of experts, this practical and handy guide serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to excel in the field of spine surgery.

Weight: 914g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030803551
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022