61Posterior Cervicothoracic Osteotomy Paul Licina and Geoffrey N. Askin Description This extension osteotomy is performed posteriorly at the cervicothoracic junction to correct cervical kyphosis. Although originally described as being performed…
60Vertebral Column Resection Timothy R. Kuklo and Alexander R. Vaccaro Description Severe rigid spinal deformity is a difficult problem for the spinal surgeon (Fig. 60.1). The traditional approach to severe…
34Open Lumbar Microscopic Diskectomy David A. Wong Description The open posterior lumbar microscopic diskectomy provides a minimally invasive, often outpatient decompression of a nerve root compromised by a herniated nucleus…
16Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Takedown Iain H. Kalfas Description Resection of the posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) following anterior cervical discectomy or corpectomy. Key Principles Resection of the PLL provides optimal access…
40Intra-Iliac Screw/Bolt Fixation James S. Harrop, Shiveindra Jeyamohan, and Alexander R. Vaccaro Description Intra-iliac screw placement entails a pelvic screw anchor used to fixate the lumbosacral spine to the pelvis…
69Endoscopic Thoracic Decompression, Graft Placement, and Instrumentation Techniques Max C. Lee and Daniel H. Kim Description Thoracic decompressions include diskectomies and corpectomies with intervertebral grafting with anterior instrumentation, as well…
10Posterior Cervical Wiring Howard B. Levene and Jack I. Jallo Description Posterior cervical wiring is a relatively simple and inexpensive technique for achieving cervical stability by providing a posterior tension…
75Posterior Facet Joint Replacement Seamus Morris, Federico P. Girardi, and Frank P. Cammisa, Jr. Description Posterior facet arthroplasty is an emerging technology aimed at addressing back pain and instability emanating…
17Exposure of the Vertebral Artery Daniel K. Resnick Description The vertebral artery runs through the foramen transversarium of the first six vertebral bodies, loops around the superolateral margin of the…
15Anterior Cervical Foraminotomy Technique Neil R. Malhotra and M. Sean Grady Description Anterior cervical foraminotomy is performed when there are isolated one-level radicular symptoms without findings to support the need…
