Minimally invasive procedures are increasingly utilized and are replacing open surgery to reduce scarring and pain, enhance patient recovery, and minimize cost.
The first and only interdisciplinary guide dedicated to the subject, this reference leads readers through the pathogenic, genetic, clinical, and biomechanical aspects of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and addresses issues related to outcomes assessment, medical treatment, surgical complications, disease management, and genetics.
The fundamental, one-stop global resource for neurosurgical practice in updated 10th editionUnlike traditional medical textbooks, the origins of the now legendary Handbook of Neurosurgery by Mark Greenberg took root in the late 1980's in the notes the author kept while taking care of his patients, from his weekly grand rounds presentations, and in the literature he read.
Following recent developments in hypofractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) for brain and spine tumors, this new edition offers a fully updated and comprehensive "e;how-to"e; guidance on hypofractionated SRT for brain and spine metastases, glioma, benign tumors, and other tumor types.
Following recent developments in hypofractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) for brain and spine tumors, this new edition offers a fully updated and comprehensive "e;how-to"e; guidance on hypofractionated SRT for brain and spine metastases, glioma, benign tumors, and other tumor types.
Practice of otology today, requires a contemporary knowledge base, coupled with concurrent skill sets, and tempered with familiarity of the technological advances.
Practice of otology today, requires a contemporary knowledge base, coupled with concurrent skill sets, and tempered with familiarity of the technological advances.
This book follows a context-based approach to management of early-onset scoliosis (EOS) in countries with limited resources in education, finance, and research.
This book follows a context-based approach to management of early-onset scoliosis (EOS) in countries with limited resources in education, finance, and research.
A comprehensive review of surgical approaches and techniques for the posterior fossaThe ability to operate successfully in the posterior fossa requires a thorough understanding of its neuroanatomy and physiology, accurate localization of lesions, and optimal surgical technique.
Unique resource from internationally renowned experts details the key role of sagittal spine balanceThrough evolution, human verticality became associated with a wide range of normal pelvic shapes and associated pelvic incidence angles (PIs).
Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) has gained increasing interest during the past decades and is now an integral part of various surgical disciplines, especially in neurosurgery, but also in otolaryngology, orthopedics, vascular surgery and general surgery.
Richly illustrated to showcase the best practices, surgical methods, and procedures for difficult situations in neurosurgery, this reference demonstrates strategies to manage brain metastases, intracranial gliomas and meningiomas, pituitary region tumors, and intracranial vascular malformations; spinal operations; and surgeries of the skull base wi
The first and only interdisciplinary guide dedicated to the subject, this reference leads readers through the pathogenic, genetic, clinical, and biomechanical aspects of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and addresses issues related to outcomes assessment, medical treatment, surgical complications, disease management, and genetics.
A thorough review of the surgical procedures and technologies currently available for the treatment of various movement disorders, this guide illustrates strategies for the management of conditions such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, Tourette's syndrome, hemifacial spasm, and cerebral palsy-emphasizing surgical indications and outcomes, as well as methods of complication prevention and avoidance.
With contributions from more than 100 renowned authorities in the field, this reference compiles treatment recommendations and tips for a myriad of complications associated with nonoperative and operative management of various spinal pathologies in children and adults-providing expert guidance on complication identification, recognition, management
This reference focuses on individualized spinal injury assessments, immobilization techniques, nonoperative and operative indications, operative fixation strategies, and prognoses.
Imaging plays an integral role in the diagnosis and intervention of debilitating, often fatal vascular diseases of the brain, such as ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, aneurysms, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).
The quintessential guide to state-of-the-art instrumentation in minimally invasive spine surgeryIn recent decades, technological innovations in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) have revolutionized spine surgery.
A high-yield and comprehensive text-and-video resource for managing commonly encountered spinal conditionsSpine surgery has experienced several paradigm shifts during the past few decades, with highly complex techniques introduced at an astoundingly rapid pace.
This book is designed for physicians in the ICU who need a straightforward, practical reference for management of critically ill neurological and neurosurgical patients.
The field of neural transplantation is at a crucial stage in its development, with results of important clinical trials on transplantation in patients with Parkinson's disease expected soon and novel, alternative approaches to fetal transplantation being actively investigated.
Surgical Management of Spinal Cord Injury: Controversies and Consensus reviews the controversies pertaining to the emergency, diagnostic, medical, and surgical management of spinal cord injury (SCI).
This comprehensive book on Endocrine Surgery covers disorders of thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands along with neuroendocrine tumors of pancreas and gastrointestinal tract.
