50 Avoiding Complications in Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures Gabriel A. Smith and David J. Hart Abstract This chapter is a review of many of the most frequently utilized minimally invasive…
12 Bringing Novel Spine Devices to the Marketplace John A. Redmond, Mick J. Perez-Cruet, and James M. Moran Abstract Unsatisfactory surgical outcomes and frustration with available techniques and instrumentation often…
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36 Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Manish K. Kasliwal, Carter S. Gerard, Lee A. Tan, and Richard G. Fessler Abstract Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is a well-known surgical technique utilized…
16 Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Tumors of the Spine Maha Saada Jawad and Daniel K. Fahim Abstract Stereotactic radiosurgery for tumors of the spine has emerged as a safe and effective…
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29 Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty Sina Rajamand and Daniel K. Fahim Abstract Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are useful vertebral augmentation surgeries that can be performed in an inpatient or outpatient setting to…
9 Patient Education Holly Weissman Abstract Evidence has shown that appropriate preoperative patient education prior to minimally invasive spine surgery can be very beneficial in terms of patient satisfaction and…
11 Establishing Ancillary Services and Health Care Regulatory Implications Ann T. Hollenbeck and Richard A. Shapack Abstract Many physicians have expanded their traditional provision of physician services via the office…
CHAPTER 1 End-to-Side Anastomosis End-to-Side Anastomosis Anastomoses are the connections that join arteries together to create a bypass. The Greek roots of the word translate to “furnish with a mouth,”…
