Main description:

A comprehensive reference on the latest spine technologies

Biomechanics of Spine Stabilization, Third Edition, is a comprehensive and highly readable reference that helps spine specialists understand the clinically important biomechanical principles underpinning spinal surgery and instrumentation so that the best clinical decisions can be made for patients. This new edition includes coverage of the latest spine technology that has evolved over the past decade, such as motion preservation technologies and minimally invasive spine surgery.

Features:

Single-authored text with the consistent, authoritative voice of world-renowned expert Dr. Benzel
More than 350 new figures and original line drawings help clarify information in the text
Extensive glossary of basic terminology on biomechanics for quick, easy reference
More than 400 review questions at the back of the book for help with exam preparation

This book is an excellent clinical reference for spine surgeons, residents, and fellows in the fields of orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery, neuroradiologists, and engineers working for spine device companies.

Contents:

Section I Overview of Fundamental Concepts

1 Biomechanically Relevant Anatomy and Material Properties of the Spine and Associated Elements

2 Physical Principles and Kinematics

3 Stability and Instability of the Spine

Section II Spine and Neural Element Pathology

4 Bone Quality

5 Degenerative and Inflamitory Diseases of the Spine

6 Trauma, Tumor, and Infection

7 Spinal Deformations

8 Neural Element Injury

9 Correlation of the Anatomical and Clinical Domains

Section III Spine Surgery

10 Surgical Approaches to the Subaxial Spine

11 Destabalizing Effects of Spine Surgery

12 Spine Fusion

Section IV Spine Instrumentation Constructs: General Principles

13 Implant Material Properties

14 Component-Component Interfaces

15 Implant-Bone Interfaces

16 Qualitative Attributes of Spinal Implants: A Historical Perspective

17 Quantitative Attributes of Spinal Implants

18 Construct Design

19 Construct Failure and Failure Prevention

Section V Spine Instrumentation Constructs: Region Specific Considerations

20 Craniocervical and Upper Cervical Contructs

21 Ventral Subaxial Spine Constructs

22 Dorsal Subaxial Spine Contructs

23 Interbody Contructs

24 Lumbo Sacral-Pelvic Contructs

25 Regional Nuances

Section VI Spine Instrumentation Constructs: Deformity Management and Prevention Strategies

26 Deformity Prevention and Corerction: Component Strategies

27 Deformity Prevention and Correction: Complex Clinical Strategies

28 Complex Instrumentation Contructs and Force Applications

Section VII Iatrogenic Pathologies and New Spine Surgery Techniques and Technologies

29 Subsidence and Dynamic Spine Stabilization

30 Vertebral Augmentation

31 Adjacent Segment Degeneration and Diseases

32 Motion Preservation Technologies

33 Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

34 Contruct Failure and Failure Prevention: The Decision Making Process

Section VIII Non-Operative Spine Stabilization

35 Bed Rest and Traction

36 Spinal Bracing

37 Exercises, Conditioning, and Other Non-Operative Strategies

Section IX Synthesis: Putting it All Together

38 Biomechanical Testing

39 The Decision-Making Process: A Reprise