19Transoral Odontoid Resection and Anterior Odontoid Osteotomy Amgad Hanna , Eli M. Baron, and James S. Harrop Description The transoral procedure uses an anterior midline approach, through the oropharynx, to…
20Anterior Open Reduction Technique for Unilateral and Bilateral Facet Dislocations G. Alexander Jones and Edward C. Benzel Description Unilateral or bilateral cervical facet dislocations may be reduced during a ventral…
36Open Laminectomy, Medial Facetectomy, and Foraminotomy Mark A. Knaub and Jeffrey S. Fischgrund Description To safely perform decompression of the neural elements in the lumbar spine below the level of…
76Posterior Interspinous Implant Placement Kern Singh and Frank M. Phillips Description Biomechanical studies have suggested that the restriction of segmental motion resulting from spinal fusion causes abnormal kinematics at adjacent…
65Minimally Invasive Posterior Surgical Approaches to the Lumbar Spine Through Tubular Retractors James D. Schwender, Kevin T. Foley, and Langston T. Holly Description Minimally invasive techniques have revolutionized the management…
13Cervical Pedicle Screw Placement Kuniyoshi Abumi Description To place a screw safely into the cervical pedicle with avoidance of injury to the surrounding neurovascular structures. Key Principles Cervical pedicle screws…
24Costotransversectomy John E. Tis and Timothy R. Kuklo Description Several diseases of the spine require resection of all or part of the vertebral body and concurrent exposure of the posterior…
27Supralaminar, Infralaminar Transverse Process Hook Placement Steven C. Ludwig Description The safe placement of hooks within the thoracic spine allows for surgical correction and stabilization of a variety of spinal…
72Halo Orthosis Application Kenneth C. Moghadam and R. John Hurlbert Description Proper halo application creates long-term immobilization of the cervical spine while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Key Principles Proper…
53Rib Expansion Technique for Congenital Scoliosis Robert M. Campbell, Jr. Description To lengthen the concave constricted hemithorax through VEPTR expansion thoracoplasty with correction of congenital scoliosis to maximize the potential…
