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Adult Degenerative Scoliosis

Inbunden, Engelska, 2015

AvJames S Harrop,Ahmed J Awad,Alexander R Vaccaro

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Degenerative scoliosis describes a side-to-side curvature of the spine caused by degeneration of joints between the vertebrae. The condition occurs most frequently in people over 65 years of age (spine-health.com). An aging world population and an increase in spinal deformities make this a rapidly expanding field.The unique format of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis, featuring over 190 colour illustrations, aids spine surgeons in the management of various degenerative spinal conditions. Consisting of three sections, the book provides an overview of lumbar degenerative scoliosis, the indications for treatment and surgical planning and finally, discussion on the available surgical techniques, with authoritative commentary on the experiences of leading surgeons.Written by world renowned experts, this book combines the expertise of both Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery specialists, providing insight into optimal treatment and patient outcomes. Key PointsWritten by leading surgeons in a rapidly expanding fieldUnique format; case-based approach with images and figures, surgical principles and key conceptsGuides surgeons’ choice of operative therapyOver 190 colour illustrations

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Utgivningsdatum2015-04-30
Mått216 x 279 x 14 mm
Vikt900 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieJaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
Antal sidor190
FörlagJaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
ISBN9789351524960

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James S Harrop MD FACSProfessor of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgery, Director, Division of Spine and Peripheral Nerve Disorders, Neurosurgical Director Delaware Valley SCI Centre, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, USAAhmed J Awad MDPost-Doctoral Fellow, Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, PalestineAlexander R Vaccaro MD PhDThe Everett and Marion Gordon Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Medical Centre, Philadelphia, USA

Lumbar Degenerative Scoliosis Thoracolumbar Spine Anatomy and Pathoetiology of Degenerative ScoliosisImaging and Radiographic Measurement Techniques for Lumbar Degenerative Scoliosis The Importance of Spinal Balance in the Management of Lumbar Degenerative ScoliosisNatural History of Nonoperative Treatment for Lumbar Degenerative ScoliosisDifferences Biomechanically and Clinically Between De Novo Lumbar Degenerative Scoliosis and Adult Idiopathic ScoliosisSurgical PlanningWhen Is Posterior Decompression Alone Adequate in the Setting of Lumbar Degenerative ScoliosisDetermining Fusion Levels in Lumbar Degenerative ScoliosisIs An Interbody Fusion Always Necessary?The Lateral Approach as a Stand-Alone Technique for Lumbar Degenerative Scoliosis-Outcome AssessmentWhen Does One Stop at L5 as A Distal Fusion Level Instead of the Sacrum In Multilevel Fusions For Lumbar Degenerative ScoliosisSurgical TechniquesAnterior Approaches (Retroperitoneal/ Transperitoneal)Posterior Fusion Techniques for Lumbar Degenerative ScoliosisPonte OsteotomiesSmith Peterson OsteotomiesPedicle Subtraction OsteotomiesVertebral Column ResectionThe Lateral ApproachSacral Pelvic Fixation Strategies in the Setting of Lumbar Degenerative ScoliosisCircumferential ApproachesMIS Techniques