Atlas of Neurosurgical Techniques: Spine and Peripheral Nerves [Hardcover]

Richard Fessler (Editor), Laligam Sekhar (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0865779872 | ISBN-13: 978-0865779877 | Publication Date: February 28, 2006 | Edition: 1

Here is complete coverage of state-of-the-art surgical techniques for the spine and peripheral nerves. This atlas engages the full range of approaches -- anterior, antero-lateral, posterior, and postero-lateral -- for operations on peripheral nerves and in every area of the spine, from cephalad to caudad.

Each of the seven sections of the atlas opens with in-depth discussion of pathology, etiology and differential diagnosis conveying the underlying scientific principles of diseases and conditions of the spine and peripheral nerves. The authors then present technique-oriented chapters containing step-by-step descriptions of surgical procedures. These chapters delineate the goals, indications, contraindications, anesthesia considerations, positions, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each technique in a concise manner, ideal for the busy practitioner seeking review. Lavishly illustrated with more than 1,200 images, including 811 beautifull full color drawings, this authoritative text covers all of the critical issues involved in surgeries for the spine and peripheral nerves. Here is an invaluable asset to neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons and residents seeking a carefully edited, didactic atlas.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The editors have succeeded in creating a formidable atlas...Its presentation is generally concise. Technical details are presented succinctly and with large, lucid diagrams. Although the text is organized in a practical manner that allows for quick consultation, it also succeeds in supplying the detailed information found in general neurosurgical texts. In short, the editors have successfully created a first-line resource for all clinicians. Many substantial and diverse topics have been successfully corralled into a useful and readily accessible reference source. Given its scope and depth of information, Atlas of Neurosurgical Techniques: Spine and Peripheral Nerves is reasonably priced. In the opinion of this reviewer, it would be beneficial to any clinician or resident as an operative resource."--Journal of Neurosurgery

"Much more than an atlas...a prime composition of leading authors...the illustrations are superb, the text easy to read, the quality impeccable, and the price appropriate...a must for most neurosurgical libraries."--Doody's Review

"Volume 1: Brain and Volume 2: Spine, lays out in artist's color drawings, line diagrams, intraoperative photographs, radiographs, and in an easily digestible written format the breadth and scope of virtually every neurosurgical procedure...both volumes can help fill a need for practicing neuroradiology and in training programs in neuroradiology...with [Spine] as a reference, an understanding of the surgical management of intracranial and intraspinal abnormalities can be appreciated...this text borders on being mandatory in any neuroradiology library, particularly where fellows and residents are being trained...highly recommended as an addition to a department's collection of important clinical textbooks."--American Journal of Neuroradiology

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1048 pages
• Publisher: Thieme; 1 edition (February 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865779872
• ISBN-13: 978-0865779877
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.5 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #477,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent neurosurgical atlas, February 8, 2007

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This review is from: Atlas of Neurosurgical Techniques: Spine and Peripheral Nerves (Hardcover)

Much like it's brain counterpart, this is an excellent atlas. It is arranged logically and the pictures are excellent (and in color). It outdoes many other atlases in how up-to-date and expansive it is. The text is "to the point". I have found these books to be the best at preparing the night before a major case. All critical steps are reviewed and well-elucidated through illustration.