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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
4 Pathophysiology and Operative Treatment of Discogenic Back Pain Mick J. Perez-Cruet, Charles D. Ray, and Michael Y. Wang Abstract In order to adequately treat patients with chronic lower back…
46 Benign Spinal Tumors Manish K. Kasliwal, Lee A. Tan, Carter S. Gerard, John E. O’Toole, and Richard G. Fessler Abstract Primary benign tumors of the spinal column are much…
8 Operating Room Setup Lee A. Tan, Mick J. Perez-Cruet, Manish K. Kasliwal, and Richard G. Fessler Abstract This chapter reviews the general concept of operating room layout, equipment, equipment…
23 Posterior Thoracic Microdiscectomy Robert E. Isaacs, Mick J. Perez-Cruet, and Steven H. Cook Abstract Posterior thoracic microdiscectomy via the transfacet pedicle-sparing and transpedicular approaches provides safe and minimally invasive…
