Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery,
Edition 1Editors: Edited by Robert F. Heary, MD
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Offering in-depth coverage of an often-neglected topic, Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery identifies clinical problems and discusses recent major advances in this challenging area. Dr. Robert F. Heary and a team of international experts share their knowledge and experience with even the most difficult lumbar cases, helping you provide optimal outcomes for your patients. You’ll find authoritative guidance on indications, diagnosis, approaches, and follow-up, with a focus on the significant advances that have occurred over the past two decades in this fast-changing field.
Key Features
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Identifies the clinical problems related to unsuccessful back spine surgery as well as indications, diagnosis, and new treatment options and advances in this complex area.
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Provides in-depth information on the multiple options that exist for most clinical situations: anterior, posterior, lateral, and combined anterior and posterior approaches.
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Covers methods of fixation, the use of interbody grafting, and surgical planning related to scar tissues, bleeding, and spinal fluid leaks.
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Discusses critical follow-up topics such as key clinical procedures, radiography, patient reported outcomes, and pain management.
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Includes timely chapters on robotics, bone density issues, medical fitness concerns, instrumentation options, imaging considerations, and much more.
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Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
About the author
Edited by Robert F. Heary, MD, Robert F. Heary, MD
Chief, Neurosurgery Service
HMH Mountainside Medical Center
Montclair, NJ
Professor of Neurological Surgery
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Nutley, NJ
1. Anatomy and Physiology/Biology of Bone
2. The Role of Osteoporosis and Bone Diseases in Revision Spine Surgery
3. Medical Fitness Evaluation
4. Indications
5. Imaging Considerations (Magnetic Resonance, Computed Tomography, Myelography, Plain)
6. Dural Scarring and Repair Issues
7. Decompression
8. Disc Herniation (Primary, Recurrent, Residual)
9. Instrumentation Options
10. Autograft/Allograft/Cage/Bone Morphogenetic Protein
11. Minimally Invasive Surgery and Navigation
12. Anterior Lumbar Fusion
13. Revision Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
14. Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
15. Anterior-Posterior Surgeries
16. Unilateral Versus Bilateral Strut Placement in Revision Spine Surgery
17. Robotics for Revision Spine Surgery
18. Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy
19. Vertebral Column Resection
20. Revision Lumbar Deformity Surgery
21. Postoperative Considerations
22. Adjacent Segment Disease After Fusion
23. Pseudarthrosis/Nonunion
24. Iatrogenic Spinal Instability: Causes, Evaluation, Treatment, and Prevention
25. Advances in Spinal Cord Stimulation
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