Complications of Pediatric & Adult Spinal Surgery by Alexander R. Vaccaro, John J. Regan, Alvin H. Crawford, Edward C. Benzel & David Greg Anderson compiles treatment recommendations and tips for a myriad of complications associated with nonoperative and operative management of various spinal pathologies in children and adults-providing expert guidance on complication identification, recognition, management, and prevention, as well as the legal and ethical aspects of contemporary spinal care.
Book features:
Book features:
- Compares the benefits and limitations of emerging, less invasive techniques with traditional surgical strategies.
- Provides case studies that illustrate the principles of revision surgery and implant revision.
- Discusses pathological conditions unique to the pediatric patient including rare and challenging genetic conditions affecting the spine.
- Studies the riskd and proper application of modern surgical techniques, implant applications, and emerging technologies.
- Offers pre- and post-operative treatment strategies and protocols.
- Considers malpractice law in relation to intraoperative or postoperative complications.
- Contains more than 2400 reference for further exploration of the topic.
- Hardcover: 808 pages
- Publisher: Informa HealthCare; 1 edition (September 15, 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0824754212
- ISBN-13: 9780824754211
- Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.2 x 1.5 inches
- List Price: $249.95
