Spinal surgery approach

Author: Yuan Wen, Jia Lianshun
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive monograph on spinal surgery approaches and exposures. It is divided into 7 chapters, including upper cervical spine surgery approaches, middle and lower cervical spine surgery approaches, cervical-thoracic spine surgery approaches, thoracic spine surgery approaches, thoracolumbar spine surgery approaches, lumbar spine surgery approaches, and sacral spine surgery approaches. Each chapter begins with the introduction of representative spinal cross-sectional and sagittal anatomical structures, followed by the detailed description of various surgical approaches. Each surgical approach is elaborated from five aspects: surgical indications and contraindications, preoperative preparation, anesthesia and positioning, exposure steps, and precautions during exposure. The book is accompanied by over 320 illustrations, aiming to help readers better understand the selection of surgical approaches, key exposure steps, and intraoperative operational considerations, making it suitable for spinal surgeons and related personnel as a reference.