Spinal Instrumentation: Surgical Techniques [Hardcover]

Daniel Kim (Editor), Alexander Vaccaro (Editor), Richard Fessler (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1588903753 | ISBN-13: 978-1588903754 | Edition: 1

Written by foremost experts, this new text is a complete guide to contemporary forms of spinal instrumentation. It covers all implant systems and their applications, allowing you to make side-by-side comparisons to select the most appropriate device. You will also find practical information on anatomy, insertion techniques, and complication avoidance for each system, along with thousands of high-quality graphics illustrating devices and procedures. Addressing all aspects of spinal instrumentation, this encyclopedic reference is a must for spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and other practitioners treating spine disorders.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Provides a comprehensive glossary of virtually all spinal systems available today, summarized in 1,258 pages. The book represents the current encyclopedia of spinal instrumentation. A unique quality of this book is its combination of thoroughness and brevity, making it well suited for a rapid and to-the-point review of each topic, with illustrative images. ..The chapters are similarly organized in a well-flowing text that is divided into highlights, indications, descriptions of the system, operative techniques, as well as complications avoidance, followed by a brief discussion. The chapters include clear diagrammatic presentations of the system components and their step-by-step assembly. The images are large enough for easy viewing of the necessary details (often one-quarter page) and are accompanied by a brief but complete legend. [The book] is a great investment for $299 and a comprehensive text that updates any spine surgery library on contemporary techniques in spinal instrumentation."--Journal of Neurosurgery

"This reference for spinal surgeons, spinal diagnosticians, radiologists, and non-operative therapists presents a compendium of spinal implant instrumentation systems in order to allow the reader to compare the indications, benefits, and technical challenges for each system." --SciTech Book News

"The book is notable because it is comprehensive and well done in all aspects. This book has been written and published using high standards." --Doody's Book Reviews

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1330 pages
• Publisher: Thieme; 1 edition (April 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588903753
• ISBN-13: 978-1588903754
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #776,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)