Robert F. McLain – författare

With an ever-expanding array of biomaterials and implant devices appearing in the field, Spinal Reconstruction: Clinical Examples of Applied Basic Science, Biomechanics and Engineering helps surgeons assess and utilize the latest technologies to improve the reconstruction of the spine and enhance the reconstitution of diseased spinal segments. With illustrative descriptions of specific clinical scenarios, this guide helps surgeons select the best devices and materials for reconstructive procedures and considers issues in biocompatibility, biostability, and structure-function relationships for enhanced patient outcomes and mobility.With more than 350 figures and photographs, this book: Details current strategies in minimally invasive spine surgery as currently applied to the lumbar spineCovers the myriad of patient factors, orthobiologic grafting alternatives, and technique-driven mechanical options encountered in spinal care and reconstructionIdentifies new surgical techniques for spinal fusion, vertebral compression fractures, and arthroplastyDiscusses the basic mechanisms and clinical application of currently available operative treatmentsSupplies the most up-to-date information on the evaluation, diagnosis, and operative treatment of spinal pain, deformity, and disease

With an ever-expanding array of biomaterials and implant devices appearing in the field, Spinal Reconstruction: Clinical Examples of Applied Basic Science, Biomechanics and Engineering helps surgeons assess and utilize the latest technologies to improve the reconstruction of the spine and enhance the reconstitution of diseased spinal segments. With illustrative descriptions of specific clinical scenarios, this guide helps surgeons select the best devices and materials for reconstructive procedures and considers issues in biocompatibility, biostability, and structure-function relationships for enhanced patient outcomes and mobility.With more than 350 figures and photographs, this book: Details current strategies in minimally invasive spine surgery as currently applied to the lumbar spineCovers the myriad of patient factors, orthobiologic grafting alternatives, and technique-driven mechanical options encountered in spinal care and reconstructionIdentifies new surgical techniques for spinal fusion, vertebral compression fractures, and arthroplastyDiscusses the basic mechanisms and clinical application of currently available operative treatmentsSupplies the most up-to-date information on the evaluation, diagnosis, and operative treatment of spinal pain, deformity, and disease

Cancer in the Spine emphasizes both fundamental principles and current concepts in the diagnosis, staging, medical and surgical treatment of the primary and metastatic tumors for physicians providing care to patients with spinal column tumors, including internal medicines physicians, oncologists, orthopedic surgeons, spine surgeons, resident's and fellows in these fields. The book provides the reader with a broad perspective as to the range of therapies available to treat spinal disease, as well as an understanding of the technical aspects, draw backs, and expected outcome with each approach. Concise and cutting edge, this text will prove invaluable to all those treating patients with spinal cancer.