Thirty-one leading North American surgeons provide a state-of-the-art look at the surgical treatment of disorders of the cervical spine in both children and adults. From a review of basic anatomy, approaches, and biomechanics through in-depth explanations of a complete range of techniques, these authorities present today's best operative solutions for both straightforward and complex clinical challenges. Superb artwork demonstrates exactly how to proceed.

Contents

Section I: Core Knowledge
1. Anatomy of the Cervical Spine
2. Biomechanics of the Cervical Spine
3. Surgical Approaches to the Cervical Spine
4. Anterior Cervical Reconstruction and Internal Fixation
5. Posterior Cervical Instrumentation
Section II: Pediatric Disorders
6. Congenital and Pediatric Disorders of the Cervical Spine
Section III: Degenerative Disorders of the Cervical Spine
7. Cervical Radiculopathy
8. Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and Cervical Kyphosis
9. Cervical Myelopathy with Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Section IV: Traumatic Injuries of the Cervical Spine
10. Spinal Cord Trauma
11. Fractures and Dislocations of the Upper Cervical Spine
12. Fractures and Dislocations of the Lower Cervical Spine
13. Primary and Metastatic Bone Tumors of the Cervical Spine
14. Spinal Cord Tumors
Section VI: Inflammatory Disorders of the Cervial Spine
15. Rhuematoid Arthritis of the Cervical Spine
16. Ankylosing Spondylitis and Sero Negative Disorders of the Cervical Spine
17. Cervical Spine Infections
Section VII: Post-Operative Considerations
18. Surgical Complications