Spine Surgery: Basic Concepts and Advanced Techniques

Spine surgery is a specialized field of orthopedic and neurosurgery focused on treating spinal disorders, injuries and deformities. At its core, spine surgery focuses on relieving pain, stabilizing the spine, and restoring original spinal functions. Basic concepts in spine surgery include understanding the anatomy of the spine, identifying the source of pain or dysfunction, and selecting appropriate surgical approaches. Techniques such as decompression, fusion, and instrumentation form the foundation of many spinal procedures. Advanced techniques in spine surgery involve minimally invasive approaches, robotic assistance, and motion-preserving technologies like artificial disc replacement. These advancements aim to minimize tissue trauma, reduce recovery times, and improve surgical outcomes. With ongoing innovations and research, spine surgery continues to evolve, offering patients safer and more effective treatment options for spinal disorders. This book presents the complex topic of spine surgery in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. Further, it strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, this book targets students and professionals.