BookFrank M. Phillips, Isador H. Lieberman, David W. Polly, Jr., editors.
Summary: Over the past decade, minimally invasive techniques have developed rapidly and are widely applied in the management of spine disorders. With the development of enabling technologies, including specifically designed spinal retractor systems, intra-operative imaging and navigation technologies, and real-time neural monitoring, minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) techniques are safe, effective and reproducible. Indeed, studies have confirmed the clinical and economic advantages of these procedures. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery includes detailed discussions of enabling technologies, surgical techniques (including posterior decompression and fusion), approaches to specific diseases and conditions, as well as strategies to manage the unique risks and complications of MISS. Generously illustrated, this will be an essential reference for orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and all health care professionals who treat the spine.
Contents:
History and Evolution of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Philosophy and Biology of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Economics of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Microscopes and Endoscopes
Intraoperative Neurophysiology Monitoring
Image Guidance
Robotic-Assisted Spine Surgery
Fusion Biologics
Lasers
Posterior Cervical Decompression
Thoracic Decompression
Lumbar Decompression Using a Tubular Retractor System
Minimally Invasive Posterior Cervical Fusion
Percutaneous Pedicle Screws
Minimally Invasive Facet Screw Fixation
Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Mini-Open Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Minimally Disruptive Lateral Transpsoas Approach for Thoracolumbar Anterior Interbody Fusion
Presacral Approaches for Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion
Mini-open Lateral Thoracic Fusion
Thoracoscopic Fusion
The Painful Sacroiliac Iliac Joint
Cervical Herniated Nucleus Pulposus and Stenosis
Thoracic Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
Lumbar Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
Adolescent Scoliosis
Adult Scoliosis
Anterior Column Realignment (ACR): Minimally Invasive Surgery for the Treatment of Adult Sagittal Plane Deformity
Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Spinal Tumors
Pathologic Fractures
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in the Elderly
Minimally Invasive Applications of Motion
Choice of Minimally invasive Approaches: A Review of Unique Risks and Complications
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Complications with Implant Placement and Fixation
Neural and Dural Injury
Pseudarthrosis.