1st Edition
by Ali Baaj (Author), U. Kumar Kakarla (Author), Han Jo Kim (Author)
The definitive guide to thoracic spine pathologies and state-of-the-art surgical approaches
Surgery of the Thoracic Spine: Principles and Techniques
by renowned spine surgeons Ali Baaj, Kumar Kakarla, and Han Jo Kim
fills a gap in the literature, with content focused solely on
pathologies and surgical techniques of the thoracic spine and vertebral
column. Starting with a thoughtful discussion on the uniqueness of the
thoracic region as it relates to pulmonary function, the richly
illustrated textbook covers a full spectrum of topics from biomechanics
and anesthetic considerations to neuromonitoring and neuronavigation.
With
contributions from a cadre of distinguished experts, the book
encompasses pathophysiology, surgical techniques, and reconstructive
strategies for common degenerative, congenital, oncologic, and traumatic
diseases of the thoracic spine. Dedicated chapters cover treatment
options for different types of scoliosis, Scheuermann kyphosis, proximal
junctional deformity, and posttraumatic deformity.
Key Features
- Treatment of common degenerative conditions including stenosis and disc herniations
- Management
of less common inflammatory and infectious spinal diseases such as
spondylarthropathies, osteomyelitis, discitis, and fungal and tubercular
infections
- Oncologic topics including primary, intradural
extramedullary, and intramedullary spinal cord tumors and thoracic spine
metastases
- Surgical treatment of pediatric and adult deformities including congenital, idiopathic, and degenerative scoliosis
- Classification
of thoracic spinal fractures, discussion of complete and incomplete
thoracic spinal cord injuries, posterior and ventral treatment of
thoracic spine fractures, and osteoporotic compression fractures
This
is an invaluable evaluation and management tool for neurosurgical and
orthopaedic residents and practicing spine surgeons who treat patients
with common to complex thoracic spinal pathologies.
