Offering in-depth coverage of an often-neglected topic Revision Lumbar Spine Surgeryidentifies clinical problems and discusses recent major advancesin this challenging area. Dr. Robert F.Hearyand a team of international experts share their knowledge and experience with even the most difficult lumbar cases helping you provide optimal outcomes for your patients. You?ll find authoritative guidance onindications diagnosis approaches and follow-up with a focus on the significant advances that have occurred over the past two decades in this fast-changing field.
Key Features
Identifies the clinical problems related to unsuccessful back spine surgery as well as indications, diagnosis, and new treatment options and advances in this complex area.
Provides in-depth information on the multiple options that exist for most clinical situations: anterior, posterior, lateral, and combined anterior and posterior approaches.
Covers methods of fixation, the use of interbody grafting, and surgical planning related to scar tissues, bleeding, and spinal fluid leaks.
Discusses critical follow-up topics such as key clinical procedures, radiography, patient reported outcomes, and pain management.
Includes timely chapters on robotics, bone density issues, medical fitness concerns, instrumentation options, imaging considerations, and much more.
Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Author Information
By Robert F. Heary, Dr. Robert F. Heary is the Director of the Spine Center of New Jersey and one of the premier physicians in comprehensive spine care providing a full range of conservative and surgical interventions for a wide range of spinal disorders. He is also a Professor of Neurosurgery at Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ.
