Regulatory and Ethical Considerations
, Damien Gervasoni1 and Catherine Vogt2 (1) Lyon Neuroscience Research Centre CNRS UMR 5292–INSERM U 1028, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France (2) Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France …
Spondylolysis Repair (Pars Interarticularis Repair)
45Spondylolysis Repair (Pars Interarticularis Repair) Christopher M. Bono Description Direct bone grafting and stabilization of spondylolytic (pars) lesions. Key Principles Unhealed fractures of the pars interarticularis, also known as isthmic…
Percutaneous Cement Augmentation Techniques (Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty)
66Percutaneous Cement Augmentation Techniques (Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty) Choll W. Kim and Steven R. Garfin Description Percutaneous vertebral augmentation (vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty) is used to treat painful vertebral compression fractures due to osteoporosis…
Tubular Access to the Posterior Spine: Fixed Diameter or Expandable Retractors
64Tubular Access to the Posterior Spine: Fixed Diameter or Expandable Retractors Y. Raja Rampersaud Description To provide access to the posterior spine by means of a paramedian muscle splitting approach…
Laparoscopic Surgical Technique
63Laparoscopic Surgical Technique Harvinder S. Sandhu Description Availability of surgical instruments and advances in minimally invasive surgical techniques have enabled surgeons to use laparoscopic methods to access the anterior lumbar…
Intervertebral Stapling for Spinal Deformity
54Intervertebral Stapling for Spinal Deformity Linda P. D’Andrea, JahanGir Asghar, James T. Guille, and Randal R. Betz Description Vertebral stapling is a method of regulating spinal curvature development in the…
Percutaneous Lumbar Pedicle Screw Fixation
68Percutaneous Lumbar Pedicle Screw Fixation John H. Peloza Description Lumbar percutaneous pedicle screw fixation has many advantages over other fixation techniques. Pedicle screw fixation provides the most rigid three-column stability…
Anterior Spinal Anchor Strategy Placement and Rod Reduction Techniques
58Anterior Spinal Anchor Strategy Placement and Rod Reduction Techniques Keith H. Bridwell Description Surgical technique for two-screw/two-rod construct for thoracic, thoracolumbar, or lumbar scoliosis. Key Principles To correct the coronal…
Dural Repair and Patch Techniques: Anterior and Posterior
80Dural Repair and Patch Techniques: Anterior and Posterior Milan G. Mody and Laurence D. Rhines Description Incidental or inadvertent durotomies are infrequent (4 to 14% incidence) but serious complications in…
Open Thoracic Corpectomy via the Transthoracic Approach
31Open Thoracic Corpectomy via the Transthoracic Approach James D. Kang and Mustafa H. Khan Description Access to the anterior thoracic spine is used for decompression and fusion. Key Principles Obtaining…
