BIOMECHANICS OF SPINE STABILIZATION

DESCRIPTION

Biomechanics of Spine Stabilization, Third Edition, is a comprehensiveand highly readable reference that helps spine specialists understand theclinically important biomechanical principles underpinning spinal surgery andinstrumentation so that the best clinical decisions can be made for patients. Thisnew edition includes coverage of the latest spine technology that has evolvedover the past decade, such as motion preservation technologies and minimallyinvasive spine surgery.

Features:

• Single-authored text with the consistent, authoritative voice of world-renowned expert Dr. Benzel

• More than 350 new figures and original line drawings help clarify information in the text

• Extensive glossary of basic terminology on biomechanics for quick, easy reference

• More than 400 review questions at the back of the book for help with exam preparation

This book is an excellent clinicalreference for spine surgeons, residents, and fellows in the fields oforthopedic surgery and neurosurgery, neuroradiologists, and engineers workingfor spine device companies.

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EdwardC. Benzel, MD
Chairman, Spine Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA(Editor)