Minimally invasive spine surgery : a surgical manual /

In the past few years spine surgery has undergone revolutionary changes leading towards minimally invasive techniques. This book is a survey of microsurgical as well as endoscopic surgical techniques for the treatment of a variety of spinal disorders. The structure of the individual chapters include...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Mayer, H. Michael (Heinz-Michael), 1954-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin ; New York : Springer, [2000]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:In the past few years spine surgery has undergone revolutionary changes leading towards minimally invasive techniques. This book is a survey of microsurgical as well as endoscopic surgical techniques for the treatment of a variety of spinal disorders. The structure of the individual chapters includes terminology, history, surgical principles, advantages/disadvantages, indications, surgical technique, complications and hazards as well as results. However all chapters are focused on a very didactic presentation of surgical steps. Thus, the reader will get familiar with a variety of new techniques some of which are already integrated into clinical routine others still being part of ongoing clinical trials and development.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 247 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9783662087800 (electronic bk.)
3662087804 (electronic bk.)