Description
This book is a complete review of the indications, techniques and outcomes of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) for neuro- and orthopaedic surgeons.
Divided into seven sections the text begins with an overview of the fundamentals of MISS, explaining the development of techniques, anatomy, and imaging.
The next chapters cover MISS for numerous disorders in both the cervical and lumbar spine followed by sections on surgery for tumours, infections and osteoporosis, and pain management.
The book concludes with discussion on recent advances in the field of MISS, including robotics.
The comprehensive text is highly illustrated with nearly 400 surgical images and tables.
Key points
- Comprehensive review of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS)
- In depth discussion on procedures for cervical and lumbar spine disorders
- Covers recent advances in MISS including robotics
- Highly illustrated with nearly 400 surgical images and tables
