Ebook: Pocket Atlas of Spine Surgery
Author: Kern Singh Alexander R. Vaccaro
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- Year: 2012
- Publisher: Thieme
- Edition: 1st edition
- Language: English
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Praise for this book:
This is an excellent and beautifully illustrated atlas for understanding the subtleties of the core open and minimally invasive spinal procedures. -- AANS Newsletter
Specifically designed for use in a fast-paced clinical setting, Pocket Atlas of Spine Surgery is a concise surgical guide that gives readers the essential tools needed to successfully perform spine surgery. It provides a distinctive view of complex spinal anatomy that facilitates a better understanding of the subtleties of both open and technically demanding minimally invasive spine procedures.
Key Features:
- An introductory chapter on patient positioning covers the basics for common cervical, thoracic, and lumbar procedures
- Detailed illustrations with unique anatomical overlays are provided for each step in a surgical procedure
- The procedures included represent most of those encountered in a typical spine surgery practice
- Tips and Pearls before you begin, key steps with visuals, and Potential Pitfalls are included for each procedure
This atlas will serve as a valuable resource to orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and surgical trainees as well as physician assistants, surgical nurses, and all those involved in the operative care of patients undergoing spine surgery.