History of Spinal Instrumentation: The Modern Era
Chapter 2 History of Spinal Instrumentation The Modern Era Kushagra Verma, John K. Houten, Thomas J. Errico The use of internal fixation as a tool for both stabilization and correction…
NEUROLOGY
Reoperation for Failed Spinal Fusion: Augmentation of Fusion with Spinal Stimulation
Chapter 218 Reoperation for Failed Spinal Fusion Augmentation of Fusion with Spinal Stimulation Argument against Bone Growth Stimulator Jeffrey D. Gross Failed dorsal lumbar spinal fusions create more headaches, heartaches,…
Functional Anatomy of the Spine
Chapter 5 Functional Anatomy of the Spine Zabi Wardak, Elizabeth Demers Lavelle, Brian J. Kistler, William F. Lavelle The spine is a complex structure with bony, ligamentous, muscular, and neurologic…
Cervical Spondylosis with Minimal Myelopathy: To Decompress or Not to Decompress
Chapter 214 Cervical Spondylosis with Minimal Myelopathy To Decompress or Not to Decompress To Decompress Tyler J. Kenning, James A. Kenning, John W. German With the advent and widespread use…
Posterior and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Chapter 54 Posterior and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Davis L. Reames, Justin S. Smith, Christopher I. Shaffrey History and Description Dr. Ralph Cloward, who spent the majority of his professional…
Minimally Invasive Spinal Decompression and Stabilization Techniques I
Chapter 126 Minimally Invasive Spinal Decompression and Stabilization Techniques I Sait Naderi, Joseph Watson, Nevan G. Baldwin, Maurice M. Smith Ideally, minimally invasive techniques should achieve the operative goal with…
Art and Science of Guideline Formation
Chapter 212 Art and Science of Guideline Formation Daniel K. Resnick, Christopher Bono Clinical practice guidelines have become an integral part of the practice of medicine. They are meant to…
Education and Knowledge-Base Acquisition and Retention
Chapter 209 Education and Knowledge-Base Acquisition and Retention Andrew M. Bauer, Chima Ohaegbulam, Isador H. Lieberman, Marc Eichler, Gregory R. Trost The learning process receives relatively little attention by most…
Education of the Spine Surgeon
Chapter 208 Education of the Spine Surgeon Alejandro Spiotta, Richard Schlenk There are two routes toward becoming a spine surgeon—orthopaedics or neurosurgery—both requiring long and distinct educational pathways. Historically, neurosurgeons…
Conflicts of Interest and Conflict Management
Chapter 205 Conflicts of Interest and Conflict Management Varun R. Kshettry, Michael Kelly, Edward C. Benzel Collaboration between neurosurgeons and industry has produced many major neurosurgical technological advances in the…
