Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery

Up-to-date clinical knowledge on even the most challenging revision lumbar surgeries

Robert F. Heary (Edited by)

9780323712019, Elsevier Health Sciences

Hardback, published 5 July 2021

224 pages, 150 illustrations (150 in full color)
27.6 x 21.6 x 2 cm, 0.7 kg

"With well-drawn figures and clear intraoperative photos, readers are provided with a well-written guide to the steps involved in the surgery needed to treat spine hardware failure." -©Doody’s Review Service, 2021, Zayed A. Almadidy, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)

Offering in-depth coverage of an often-neglected topic, Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery identifies clinical problems and discusses recent major advances in this challenging area. Dr. Robert F. Heary and a team of international experts share their knowledge and experience with even the most difficult lumbar cases, helping you provide optimal outcomes for your patients. You’ll find authoritative guidance on indications, diagnosis, approaches, and follow-up, with a focus on the significant advances that have occurred over the past two decades in this fast-changing field.

• Identifies the clinical problems related to unsuccessful back spine surgery as well as indications, diagnosis, and new treatment options and advances in this complex area. 

• Provides in-depth information on the multiple options that exist for most clinical situations: anterior, posterior, lateral, and combined anterior and posterior approaches. 

• Covers methods of fixation, the use of interbody grafting, and surgical planning related to scar tissues, bleeding, and spinal fluid leaks. 

• Discusses critical follow-up topics such as key clinical procedures, radiography, patient reported outcomes, and pain management. 

• Includes timely chapters on robotics, bone density issues, medical fitness concerns, instrumentation options, imaging considerations, and much more. 

• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

1. Anatomy and Physiology/Biology of Bone

Subject Areas: Neurosurgery [MNN]