34Open Lumbar Microscopic Diskectomy David A. Wong Description The open posterior lumbar microscopic diskectomy provides a minimally invasive, often outpatient decompression of a nerve root compromised by a herniated nucleus…
40Intra-Iliac Screw/Bolt Fixation James S. Harrop, Shiveindra Jeyamohan, and Alexander R. Vaccaro Description Intra-iliac screw placement entails a pelvic screw anchor used to fixate the lumbosacral spine to the pelvis…
69Endoscopic Thoracic Decompression, Graft Placement, and Instrumentation Techniques Max C. Lee and Daniel H. Kim Description Thoracic decompressions include diskectomies and corpectomies with intervertebral grafting with anterior instrumentation, as well…
10Posterior Cervical Wiring Howard B. Levene and Jack I. Jallo Description Posterior cervical wiring is a relatively simple and inexpensive technique for achieving cervical stability by providing a posterior tension…
75Posterior Facet Joint Replacement Seamus Morris, Federico P. Girardi, and Frank P. Cammisa, Jr. Description Posterior facet arthroplasty is an emerging technology aimed at addressing back pain and instability emanating…
17Exposure of the Vertebral Artery Daniel K. Resnick Description The vertebral artery runs through the foramen transversarium of the first six vertebral bodies, loops around the superolateral margin of the…
15Anterior Cervical Foraminotomy Technique Neil R. Malhotra and M. Sean Grady Description Anterior cervical foraminotomy is performed when there are isolated one-level radicular symptoms without findings to support the need…
50Reduction of High-Grade Spondylolisthesis Charles C. Edwards and Charles C. Edwards II Description Full correction of high-grade spondylolisthesis (Fig. 50.1) is achieved through an entirely posterior approach, with or without…
51Gaines Procedure for Spondyloptosis Vincent J. Devlin Description The Gaines procedure is a treatment option for spondyloptosis. This rare condition exists when the entire body of the L5 vertebra is…
42Intrasacral (Jackson) and Galveston Rod Contouring and Placement Techniques Roger P. Jackson and Douglas C. Burton Description The intrasacral (Jackson) screw and rod fixation technique involves the safe insertion of…
