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Degenerative Diseases of the Cervical Spine

Therapeutic Management in the Subaxial Section

  • Provides an overview of the spinal implants for the surgical treatment of degenerative diseases of the cervical spine
  • Discusses biomechanical and clinical studies as well as the authors’ own experience
  • Covers prostheses, cages and vertebral body replacement
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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Introduction

    • Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger
    Pages 1-4
  3. Anatomical Aspects

    • Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger
    Pages 5-15
  4. Biomechanical Aspects

    • Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger
    Pages 17-21
  5. Preoperative Diagnostics and Indication for Surgery

    • Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger
    Pages 23-35
  6. Conservative Treatment

    • Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger
    Pages 37-42
  7. Choice of Surgical Approach

    • Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger
    Pages 43-47
  8. Choice of Implant

    • Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger
    Pages 49-77
  9. Surgical Technique

    • Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger
    Pages 79-105
  10. Information and Consent of the Patient

    • Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger
    Pages 107-110
  11. Implant Safety and Complication Management

    • Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger
    Pages 111-118
  12. The Future of Cervical Spine Surgery

    • Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger
    Pages 119-130
  13. Back Matter

    Pages 131-132

About this book

The authors present anatomical, biomechanical, and clinical basic knowledge relevant to degenerative diseases of the surgical spine and describe how to choose the approach, implant, and surgical technique in detail. Numerous figures illustrate the decision-making process and surgical techniques step-by-step. The book also contains key points about implant safety and possible complications as well as an outlook to the future of cervical spine surgery.

Degenerative Diseases of the Cervical Spine is aimed at spinal surgeons (neurosurgeons and orthopaedic surgeons), physical therapists, general practitioners, and rehabilitation physicians, worldwide.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany

    Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger

About the authors

S. Alexander König and Uwe Spetzger

Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Degenerative Diseases of the Cervical Spine

  • Book Subtitle: Therapeutic Management in the Subaxial Section

  • Authors: Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47298-0

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2017

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-47297-3Published: 17 January 2017

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-83702-4Published: 13 July 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-47298-0Published: 28 December 2016

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 132

  • Number of Illustrations: 45 b/w illustrations, 85 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Neurosurgery, Surgical Orthopedics, Conservative Orthopedics, Head and Neck Surgery, Traumatic Surgery, General Practice / Family Medicine

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eBook USD 119.00
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 159.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 159.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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