Originally<br>published in 2006, the second edition of this award-winning<br>neurosurgical atlas is written by a notable cadre of world-renowned<br>spine surgeons. Reflecting the enormous depth and breadth of spine<br>surgery, this volume has been completely updated with current,<br>state-of-the-art surgical methodologies and minimally invasive options.<br>Pathologies include degenerative changes, congenital abnormalities,<br>rheumatic diseases, tumors, and trauma.<br><br>The authors have divided<br>the book into six consistent sections: occipital-cervical, midcervical<br>spine, cervicothoracic junction, thoracic and thoracolumbar spine,<br>lumbar and lumbosacral spine, and peripheral nerve. Within each<br>section, the opening chapters cover comprehensive discussion of<br>pathology, etiology, and differential diagnosis. Succeeding chapters<br>present step-by-step surgical techniques encompassing anterior,<br>anterolateral, posterior, and posterolateral approaches, separately and<br>in sequence. Minimally invasive techniques and peripheral nerve<br>procedures, including the brachial plexus, lumbosacral plexus, and<br>individual nerves are covered independently, following the same<br>organization.<br><br>Key Highlights:<br><ul><li>Clearly delineated indications, contraindications, advantages, and disadvantages provided for each surgery</li><li>Operations with same opening and closing technique covered just once, thereby minimizing redundancy</li><li>Beautifully illustrated with more than 1,000 images</li><li>Video compendium created by master surgeons provides up-close guidance on a wide array of surgical procedures</li><li>Ideal for both the busy practitioner seeking review and resident looking for robust study materials</li></ul>This<br>book is an incomparable learning tool for residents, who will likely<br>read it several times during the course of residency. A precisely<br>edited, didactic atlas, neurosurgeons and orthopaedic surgeons will<br>also find it an invaluable resource.<br