Spinal Surgery Error Review

Author: [USA] Scott D. Boden
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The purpose of this book is to provide clinicians with a systematic and rational approach to help them manage cases of failed cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery due to degeneration, trauma, tumors, or infection. It focuses on clinical and imaging assessments, with an emphasis on new diagnostic methods such as gadolinium-enhanced MRI, myelography, and CT. Through images, the book helps readers understand common pitfalls in diagnosing postoperative patients. After clarifying how to select patients who need revision surgery, the remaining chapters introduce unique surgical options and technical features. Spine revision surgery is entirely different from primary spine surgery, and targeted technical tips can help reduce surgical complications. Additionally, the book discusses early and late postoperative complications. This book is not only suitable for spine surgeons but also for general practitioners who need to evaluate patients with these complications. Although not all orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons perform spine revision surgery, a better understanding of failed spine surgery can help them prevent such failures more effectively. This is also important for radiologists, who assist in developing the most cost-effective diagnostic plans and must be familiar with the imaging characteristics of these patients. Furthermore, the book is helpful for physical therapists and neurologists, who often encounter unsuccessful surgical patients and need to decide whether to pursue further surgical treatment or simply pain management. The author hopes that readers from various disciplines can assist in addressing the challenges of an increasing number of complex spine surgery failure cases.