Transpsoas Anatomical Approach to the Spine
39 Transpsoas Anatomical Approach to the Spine Steven L. Gogela and William D. Tobler Abstract This chapter discusses in detail the anatomy and clinical nuances of operative technique based on…
eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion
40 eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion Luiz Pimenta, Rodrigo Amaral, Luis Marchi, and Leonardo Oliveira Abstract eXtreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) is a less invasive alternative for the treatment of different…
Computer Navigational Guidance in Spine Surgery
13 Computer Navigational Guidance in Spine Surgery Fernando G. Diaz and Mick J. Perez-Cruet Abstract Computer navigation allows the surgeon to use minimally invasive techniques by pinpointing the position of…
Minimally Invasive Deformity Correction
27 Minimally Invasive Deformity Correction Neel Anand, Zeeshan M. Sardar, Andrea Simmonds, and Eli M. Baron Abstract Minimally invasive deformity correction techniques are evolving rapidly to aid in surgical treatment…
Transoral and Transnasal Approaches to the Craniocervical Junction
17 Transoral and Transnasal Approaches to the Craniocervical Junction Matthew L. Rontal, Daniel Roy Pieper, and Mick J. Perez-Cruet Abstract This chapter discusses both the traditional transoral approach and the…
Minimally Invasive Resection of Intradural Spinal Tumors
48 Minimally Invasive Resection of Intradural Spinal Tumors Trent L. Tredway and Mick J. Perez-Cruet Abstract Increasingly surgeons are performing more complicated cases using minimally invasive spine (MIS) techniques. This…
Anterior Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy
24 Anterior Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy Curtis A. Dickman and Hasan A. Zaidi Abstract Anterior thoracoscopic sympathectomy is used to treat patients with hyperhidrosis resulting from an idiopathic disorder of autonomic function….
Posterior Cervical Approach
19 Posterior Cervical Approach Michael Y. Wang, Mick J. Perez-Cruet, Dino Samartzis, and Richard G. Fessler Abstract The posterior approach to the cervical spine is one of the most common…
Overcoming the Learning Curve
7 Overcoming the Learning Curve Efrem M. Cox, David J. Hart, and Mick J. Perez-Cruet Abstract There is a learning curve to mastering minimally invasive spinal surgery approaches, techniques, and…
Biomechanical Role of the Osseous, Ligamentous, and Muscular Structures of the Spine
3 Biomechanical Role of the Osseous, Ligamentous, and Muscular Structures of the Spine E. Emily Bennett, Jeffrey P. Mullin, Rick Placide, and Edward C. Benzel Abstract The study of biomechanics…
