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Spinal Fusion

Science and Technique

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  • © 1990

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Editors:
  1. Jerome M. Cotler

    1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA

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  2. Howard B. Cotler

    1. Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, USA

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. The Science of Spinal Fusions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. History of Spinal Fusion

      • Richard D. Peek, Leon L. Wiltse
      Pages 3-8

    3. The Biology of Spinal Fusion

      • George F. Muschler, Joseph M. Lane, Edgar G. Dawson
      Pages 9-21

    4. Response to Metallic Implants

      • Keith L. Wapner
      Pages 23-32

    5. Electrical Stimulation of Spinal Fusions

      • William J. Kane
      Pages 33-44

    6. Biomechanical Principles of Spinal Correction

      • Ronney L. Ferguson, Benjamin L. Allen Jr., Allan F. Tencer
      Pages 45-57

  3. Indications for Spinal Fusion

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 59-59
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    2. Assessing Spinal Instability or Indications for Spinal Fusion

      • John W. Frymoyer, Leon J. Grobler
      Pages 61-86

  4. Anatomy and Surgical Approaches

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 87-87
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    2. Anatomy and Surgical Approaches of the Spine

      • Howard B. Cotler, Michael G. Kaldis
      Pages 89-124

  5. Fusion Techniques

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 125-125
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    2. Fusion Techniques for Spinal Infections

      • Taylor K. Smith
      Pages 127-138

    3. Fusion Techniques for Degenerative Disease

      • A. Alexander M. Jones, Richard H. Rothman, Richard A. Balderston
      Pages 139-168

    4. Fusion Techniques for Tumors

      • Franklin H. Sim, Frank J. Frassica, Rudolph A. Klassen
      Pages 169-188

    5. Fusion Techniques for Traumatic Injuries

      • Paul R. Meyer Jr., Howard B. Cotler
      Pages 189-246

    6. Fusion Techniques for Pediatric Disorders

      • G. Dean MacEwen, Andrew G. S. King, Frank Bonnarens, Stephen D. Heinrich
      Pages 247-283

    7. Fusion Techniques for Scoliosis

      • William A. Phillips, Robert N. Hensinger
      Pages 285-309

    8. Fusion Techniques for Adult Spinal Deformity

      • David S. Bradford, William C. Lauerman
      Pages 311-332

  6. Postoperative Management

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 333-333
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About this book

Spinal Fusion: Science and Technique puts the experience of top professionals into your own hands. Drs. Jerome M. Cotler and Howard B. Cotler and their impressive group of contributors, including researchers, educators, and clinicians, have joined together to bring you this concise, comprehensive reference. Sections relating to history, basic science, surgical indications and techniques, complications, postoperative management, as well as a philosophical chapter on the future of spine surgery are presented. With the help of over 250 superb illustrations, Spinal Fusion: Science and Technique contains the most current and authoritative compilation of knowledge relating to surgical management of disorders of the spine. It is destined to become an essential tool in your working library.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA

    Jerome M. Cotler

  • Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, USA

    Howard B. Cotler

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Spinal Fusion

  • Book Subtitle: Science and Technique

  • Editors: Jerome M. Cotler, Howard B. Cotler

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-3272-8

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. 1990

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4612-7944-0Published: 26 September 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4612-3272-8Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 407

  • Topics: Orthopedics, Neurosurgery

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