By

• Jeffrey C. Wang, MD

Developed in collaboration with the North American Spine Society (NASS), this techniques-oriented book provides concise procedural guidance – from surgical approach to wound closure.

Each chapter is liberally illustrated with full color intraoperative photographs and includes pearls from master spine surgeons.

Prepare for complicated cases:

• Cervical Spine
  ………Anterior
  ………Posterior
• Thoracic Spine
• Lumbar Spine
  ……….Anterior
  ……….Posterior
• Special Patient Populations; Miscellaneous Issues

Chapters are clearly organized for efficient pre-surgical review and include:

• Indications
• Contraindications
• Alternative Treatments
• Results
• Techniques
  ……….Setup and Exposure
  ……….Instruments, Equipment, Implants Required
  ……….Procedure
  ……….Wound Closure
  ……….Wound closure
• Postoperative Regimen
• Avoiding Pitfalls and Complications
• Bibliography
• Coding

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