Author(s): Daniel H. Kim (Editor), Gun Choi (Editor), Sang-Ho Lee (Editor)
Publisher: Thieme
Publication Date: March 16, 2011
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 296 pages
ISBN-10: 1604063076
ISBN-13: 9781604063073
Book Description
A highly visual guide to minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for the spine
Endoscopic Spine Procedures combines the vast experience of internationally recognized spine surgery experts and provides detailed coverage of operative techniques for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
This book begins with an overview of the principles of percutaneous endoscopic spine surgery followed by a detailed discussion of applied anatomy, surgical approaches and techniques, and potential complications for the different spine regions. Each chapter contains concise, step-by-step descriptions of the procedures enhanced by clearly labeled illustrations.
Features:
Bullet-point format enables rapid reference prior to surgery
High-resolution videos — one for every procedure described in the book — appear on an accompanying DVD
More than 600 high-quality illustrations prepare readers for surgery, including radiographs, full-color endoscopic views, detailed drawings, and 3-D surgical views
Clinical cases demonstrate how to tell the differences between spine levels and between disease states
This concise technical guide is an essential resource for neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, interventional radiologists, or anyone involved in the care of patients with spine disorders.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“A well written, insightfully organized text of an advanced surgical technique that will assist any spine surgeon looking to learn or perfect this endoscopic procedure.” — AANS Young Neurosurgeons Newsletter
“avoidance. It is a well written, insightfully organized text of an advanced surgical technique that will assist any spine surgeon looking to learn or perfect this endoscopic procedure.”–AANS Young Neurosurgeons’ Newsletter
From the Back Cover
A well written, insightfully organized text of an advanced surgical technique that will assist any spine surgeon looking to learn or perfect this endoscopic procedure.—–AANS Young Neurosurgeons Newsletter
Endoscopic Spine Procedures combines the vast experience of internationally recognized spine surgery experts and provides detailed coverage of operative techniques for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
This book begins with an overview of the principles of percutaneous endoscopic spine surgery followed by a detailed discussion of applied anatomy, surgical approaches and techniques, and potential complications for the different spine regions. Each chapter contains concise, step-by-step descriptions of the procedures enhanced by clearly labeled illustrations.
Features:
Bullet-point format enables rapid reference prior to surgery
High-resolution videos — one for every procedure described in the book — appear on an accompanying DVD
More than 600 high-quality illustrations prepare readers for surgery, including radiographs, full-color endoscopic views, detailed drawings, and 3-D surgical views
Clinical cases demonstrate how to tell the differences between spine levels and between disease states
This concise technical guide is an essential resource for neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, interventional radiologists, or anyone involved in the care of patients with spine disorders.
About the Author
Founder and President, Wooridul Spine Hospital Group, Seoul, Korea 135-100Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Institute, Seoul, Korea