Praise for this book:"[Four stars] Well written...the line illustrations are clear and informative...required reading for orthopedic and neurosurgical fellows and residents...very highly recommend[ed]...outstanding."--Doody's Review
"Black and white illustrations of the basic anatomy, surgical procedure, and hardware are included in each chapter...a concise easy to read reference...Each chapter provides an overview of a surgical procedure, as well as discussion related to the questions of who and why someone should be considered for the procedure, and how the procedure is performed...covers a multitude of common and not so common spine surgical procedures."--Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
"A fascinating overview of modern spine surgery techniques...extremely well structured...will allow the neurosurgical or orthopedic resident, spine fellow, or fully trained specialist to make his or her own and best therapeutic choice in a given situation."--Acta Neurochirurgica
Praise for the first edition:
"Attractively and efficiently organized...a surprisingly comprehensive quick-reference manual of operative spine surgery...cut[s] to the surgical chase...an efficient source for review of procedural techniques."--The Spine Journal
"Conforms to the high standards that one expects from Thieme publishing...a wonderful resource for the experienced spine surgeon looking for a quick review of the indications and steps for the most contemporary spinal procedures."--Journal of Neurosurgery
"Short, cleanly written sections...describe the important points and fine tips needed to get one from beginning to end of a surgical procedure. The line drawings are excellent...This text has a place in the libraries of all training programs and physicians of all skill levels."--Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques
"A complete and excellent reference for those in need of an instant source of information regarding current treatments offered in the armamentarium of the spine surgeon...recommend[ed]."--The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection and Critical Care
"This textbook is perfect for the trainee in either neurosurgery or orthopaedic surgery, from junior residents to established spine fellows...focused and well organized...the excellent artists' renditions of 3D spinal anatomy are one of the key strengths of this text..recommend[ed]."--American Journal of Neuroradiology
