Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Lumbar Spine

Menchetti, Pier Paolo Maria

Minimally invasive procedures are increasingly utilized and are replacing open surgery to reduce scarring and pain, enhance patient recovery, and minimize cost. This guide provides step-by-step guidance, expert instruction, and detailed illustration of the most recent minimally invasive orthopedic spine procedures. With a variety of chapters covering critical developments in the field including the utilization of biologic materials, image-guided surgery, and bone fusion, this guide delves into discussions of indications, methods for preoperative planning, complication avoidance strategies, and patient outcomes.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2013-11-15

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781447152798

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4471-5280-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 354