119 Posterior Lumbar ApproachPaul G. Matz Indications Lumbar stenosis Lumbar spondylosis with radiculopathy or cauda equina syndrome Lumbar disc displacement with radiculopathy or cauda equina syndrome Lumbar tumor—extradural or intradural…
117 Laparoscopic Approaches to the Lumbar SpineRakesh Patel, Michael P. Steinmetz, Daniel K. Resnick, and Thomas A. Zdeblick Indications One or two level fusions for degenerative disc disease, discogenic pain,…
116 Anterior Transperitoneal Lumbar ApproachMichael P. Steinmetz, Rakesh Patel, and Daniel K. Resnick Indications Anterior approach to the lower lumbar spine Anterior lumbar interbody fusion at L5–S1 Anterior lumbar artificial…
114 Posterior Thoracic/Thoracolumbar InstrumentationHaroon F. Choudhri Indications Although the thoracic spine is inherently stable, pathology may reflect or result in various degrees of instability. Various surgical approaches may further contribute…
150 Operative Treatment of Blunt Spinal TraumaMarc L. Otten, Maxwell B. Merkow, and Ricardo J. Komotar Indications Compression of spinal canal from hematoma, soft tissue, bone fragment, or disc fragment…
149 Operative Treatment of Penetrating Spinal TraumaRicardo J. Komotar and Marc L. Otten Indications Neural element compression from bone, hematoma, soft tissue, or missile in patients with incomplete myelopathy Motor…
115 Anterior Retroperitoneal Flank ApproachSharad Rajpal and Daniel K. Resnick ♦ Preoperative Special Equipment Patient positioning on a radiolucent table with “bean-bag” facilitates intraoperative x-ray utilization. Anesthetic Issues Anesthesia with…
107 Anterior Thoracic/Thoracolumbar StabilizationHaroon F. Choudhri Indications Reconstruction may be required after transthoracic or thoracolumbar decompression of the spinal canal/neural elements. Although the thoracic spine is inherently stable, pathology may…
105 Transthoracic ThoracotomyHaroon F. Choudhri Indications Ventral thoracic pathologic processes that may not be adequately addressed via posterior (laminectomy) or posterolateral (transpedicular/costovertebral) approaches Lesions extending into the chest cavity Midline…
