Modern Thoraco-Lumbar Implants for Spinal Fusion

Delfini, Roberto; Landi, Alessandro; Mancarella, Cristina; Gregori, Fabrizio

This book presents an updated perspective on spinal implants currently used in thoraco-lumbar spine surgery, leading to a rigid or dynamic spine fusion. The development of new surgical devices and techniques is mostly focused on a spinal fusion for lumbar instability due to trauma, tumours or degenerative or infectious diseases. Pedicle-screw fixation and fusion are currently considered to be the gold standard for most of the above-mentioned pathologies, and modern implants are designed to improve the accuracy of pedicle-screw placement and to allow the use of new surgical techniques and minimally invasive approaches. The content is relevant for surgeons, orthopaedic specialists, neurosurgeons, physiotherapists and osteopaths.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2017-08-19

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319601427

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-60143-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 190