Reconstruction of Upper Cervical Spine and Craniovertebral Junction

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xii

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2. Anatomy, Biomechanics and Radiology

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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3. anatomy, biomechanics and radiology

   1. Surgical Anatomy

      • P. Suchomel, O. Choutka, P. Barsa

      Pages 3-15

   2. Biomechanical Remarks

      • P. Suchomel, P. Buchvald

      Pages 17-22

   3. Special Radiology

      • O. Choutka, P. Suchomel

      Pages 23-36

4. Principles of Reconstruction Techniques

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 37-37

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5. principles of reconstruction techniques

   1. Surgical Approaches

      • P. Suchomel, J. Hradil, R. Frič

      Pages 39-54

   2. Basic Principles of Reconstruction Techniques

      • O. Choutka, P. Suchomel

      Pages 55-63

   3. Specific Reconstruction Techniques of Upper Cervical Spine and Craniovertebral Junction

      • P. Suchomel, O. Choutka

      Pages 65-124

   4. Virtual and Real Time Navigational Techniques

      • P. Suchomel, O. Choutka

      Pages 125-136

6. Indications for Surgery and Examples of Reconstruction

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 137-137

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7. indications for surgery and examples of reconstruction

   1. Traumatic Atlantooccipital Dislocation (AOD)

      • P. Suchomel, V. Beneš

      Pages 139-144

   2. Occipital Condyle Fractures

      • P. Suchomel, L. Jurák

      Pages 145-149

   3. Atlas Fractures

      • P. Suchomel, R. Brabec

      Pages 151-163

   4. Odontoid Process Fractures

      • P. Suchomel, L. Jurák

      Pages 165-178

   5. Fractures of the Ring of Axis (Hangman Type Fractures)

      • P. Suchomel, J. Hradil

      Pages 179-196

   6. Miscellaneous C2 Fractures

      • P. Suchomel, J. Hradil

      Pages 197-208

   7. Multiple Fractures of Axis and Atlas-Axis Fracture Combinations

      • P. Suchomel, J. Hradil

      Pages 209-214

   8. Acute Traumatic Atlantoaxial Dislocation (AAD) in Adults

      • P. Suchomel, R. Frič

      Pages 215-218

   9. Posttraumatic Deformity

      • P. Suchomel, R. Frič

      Pages 219-226

An illustrative manual for general spine surgeons, this text atlas covers all currently available techniques of upper cervical spine and craniovertebral junction reconstruction. All the surgical risks and benefits are discussed and compared with the outcome of more than 300 surgeries of this region. The surgical procedures are demonstrated step-by-step in instructive drawings and illustrations describing the approach, technique of implant introduction and spine reconstruction. A special focus is on realtime and virtual navigation techniques as well as potential complications and their avoidance.

• Navigation
• Real-time
• Spine Surgery
• Virtual

From the reviews:

“This textbook on the surgery of the upper cervical spine is written by several experts with training and a large experience with these surgeries. … Both the adult and pediatric spine are covered thoroughly. … This book can be of great value to orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeon, trauma specialists, residents, fellows, and medical students.” (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, September, 2013)

“This book is to explore current techniques for cervical spine surgery and reconstruction in view of the diverse problems this surgery presents. Neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and neurologists are the primary audience for this book. … This is an unparalleled source of information on reconstructive surgery of the upper cervical spine, appropriate for neurosurgeons and skull base surgeons involved in the management of complex spinal conditions.” (Celso Agner, Doody’s Review Service, May, 2011)

• Neurocenter, Hospital Liberec, Liberec, Czech Republic

  Petr Suchomel

• Medical Center, Dept. Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, USA

  Ondrej Choutka

Petr Suchomel is the chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery (Neurocenter) at Liberec Hospital, Liberec, Czech Republic. His main interest is in the whole field of neurosurgery including tumors of central nervous system, vascular neurosurgery; special interest in surgery of spine and spinal cord. He has received a number of distinguished awards and was president of the European Spine Society in 2003.

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