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…
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…
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…
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…
49Anterior and Anterolateral Lumbar Fixation Plating Thomas N. Scioscia and Jeffrey C. Wang Description Recent advances in plating systems have made anterior fixation possible after anterior lumbar interbody placement. Following…
38Transforaminal and Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Todd J. Albert and Peter M. Fleischut Description The goal of transforaminal lumbar interfusion (TLIF) is to safely access the interbody area without significant…
23Anterior Cervical Plating: Static and Dynamic Wade K. Jensen and Paul A. Anderson Description Anterior cervical plating provides stabilization of the cervical spine after arthrodesis. Theoretical advantages of plate fixation…
