I migliori libri di chirurgia vertebrale

In questo articolo scopriremo quali sono i migliori libri di chirurgia vertebrale, quel ramo della chirurgia ortopedica che si occupa di intervenire chirurgicamente sulla schiena.
La chirurgia vertebrale è di competenza del chirurgo vertebrale, il chirurgo ortopedico specializzato in interventi sulle strutture ossee e/o cartilaginee che compongono la schiena per cercare di risolvere o almeno migliorare le patologie che possono colpire questa struttura portante del nostro corpo, come:

• l’artrite e l’artrosi della colonna vertebrale;
• le ernie e le protrusioni discali;
• le fratture vertebrali;
• le malformazioni come la scoliosi.

Oggi la chirurgia vertebrale si avvale ove possibile di tecniche innovative di chirurgia mini-invasiva percutanea e di quella assistita dal computer al fine di ridurre tempi di ospedalizzazione e facilitare tempi di recupero più brevi per il paziente.

In questa nostra selezione dei migliori libri di chirurgia vertebrale troverete i testi di più recente pubblicazione sull’argomento e alcuni manuali di approfondimento.

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Internal Fixation of the Spine: Principles and Practice

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?This book aims provides detailed description of the surgical technique of spine surgery through internal fixation. It illustrates pedicle screw entry site in each vertebra using excellently recorded photographs of vertebral specimens and 3D reconstructed images. In the first chapter, the authors illustrate the entry point of pedicle screw in the cadaveric vertebrae. From Chapter Two to Chapter Seventeen, the authors introduce sixteen kinds of approaches and instrumentations according to the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, for the management of spondylosis, trauma and deformity.

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Spondylolisthesis: Diagnosis, Non-Surgical Management, and Surgical Techniques

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This comprehensive text is the most current and definitive source for information related to the care of adult and pediatric patients with spondylolisthesis. It contains a complete analysis of this common, yet intricate spinal condition, including basic science, diagnosis, non-surgical management, surgical techniques (including minimally invasive options) and outcomes. The management of the various types of spondylolisthesis requires a thorough understanding of both fundamental principles and subtle nuances, which are highlighted here in three sections. Part I details the basic principles, diagnosis and non-surgical management of spondylolisthesis, including imaging and classification. Part II covers surgical management, including a step-by-step discussion of strategies, techniques and tips that are necessary to apply standard procedures to this specific disorder. Procedures that are covered include decompression, spinal fusion from various approaches, and the latest minimally invasive techniques. Part III discusses the outcomes and complications of surgical treatment. Written and edited by top clinicians in the field, this book will be an invaluable resource for orthopedic and neurological spine surgeons, rehabilitation physicians, residents, fellows, and any caregiver who treats the spine.

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Fractures of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine

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This reference focuses on individualized spinal injury assessments, immobilization techniques, nonoperative and operative indications, operative fixation strategies, and prognoses. Containing over 1900 references, Fractures of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine is an invaluable resource for orthopedic, spinal, and trauma surgeons; neurosurgeons; emergency medicine physicians; and neurologists; and residents, nurses, and medical school students in these disciplines.

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Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Spinal Techniques: Expert Consult

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Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Spinal Techniques, by Daniel H. Kim, MD, FACS, Kyung Hoon Kim, MD, and Yong Chul Kim, MD, helps you apply methods of spinal pain relief that involve less risk and shorter recovery times. Focusing on the broad appeal of this goal for you and your patients, this volume will help surgeons and specialists in various areas of pain management provide less invasive alternatives and faster recovery procedures for those suffering with spinal injuries. Step-by-step techniques are well-illustrated in the book and demonstrated extensively on DVD and online.

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Function and Surgical Repair of the Carotid and Vertebral Arteries

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More than a procedural guide, the text represents a guide to decision-making&;highlighting individual anatomy, patient screening, selection of procedure, surgical technique, avoidance of pitfalls, and management of potential complications.
Patient-centered approach highlights patient outcomes in the choice of surgical options.
Detailed descriptions of vascular anatomy, including anatomic variations, help tailor surgical approaches to each patient.
Procedural information weighs the pros and cons of open surgery, such as carotid endarterectomy (CEA), versus carotid angioplasty and stents (CAS).
Comparisons of open and intravascular procedures help readers make informed therapeutic choices for each patient.

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Pathology and Surgery Around the Vertebral Artery

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This is the first comprehensive book about surgery on and around the vertebral artery all along its cervical and intracranial course. This vessel has been considered for long as out of surgical reach leaving many different pathologies not or incompletely treated. The surgical exposure and control of the vertebral artery not only permit to treat lesions of the vertebral artery wall or developed in contact to it but also to improve the access to the intervertebral foramen (tumors, osteophytes), to the anterior aspect of the spinal cord (tumors, spondylotic spurs), to the foramen magnum and to the jugular foramen.

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Vertebral Body Augmentation, Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty in Spine Surgery

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This book offers an updated and comprehensive review of the role of vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty and augmentation techniques in all fields of orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, and interventional radiology. Addressing the latest advances in terms of the materials used and combined approaches with other mini-invasive techniques, it reveals how vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty and various augmentation techniques could become instrumental to helping patients with specific vertebral compression fractures or other diseases of the vertebral column.

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Surgery of the Cranio-vertebral Junction

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This book provides a unique tool for approaching cranio-vertebral junction (CVJ) surgery. Following a brief introduction to the relevant anatomy and biomechanics of CVJ, it explores the field of cranio-vertebral junction lesions and their management. Furthermore, individual chapters cover endovascular surgery, endoscopic skull base techniques, navigation and robotics, ensuring that surgeons stay up-to-date. A chapter addressing the consequences of CVJ surgery with regard to sagittal balance is of particular importance. The book is structured according both to the type of lesion involving the CVJ (tumor, trauma), and to the type of surgical approach (anterior, posterior). Further, it reflects innovative treatment modalities that have improved patient safety and efficacy rates for surgery involving the CVJ, and covers both open and minimally invasive surgical methods, enabling surgeons to hone their skills in both areas.