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This third volume in the AOSpine Masters Series covers

the most common operative techniques for treating degenerative cervical

conditions. The book provides expert guidance to help clinicians make the right

treatment decisions and provide the best care for their patients. Chapter topics

range from Laminectomy and Fusion for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy to

Complications on Anterior Surgery: VA Injury, Esophageal Perforation, and

Dysphagia.

Key Features:Synthesizes the best available evidence and consensus

expert advice on each operative technique for degenerative cervical conditions,

leading to optimal clinical recommendations Editors are

internationally recognized authorities on the treatment of degenerative cervical

conditionsEach chapter includes tips and pearls from leaders in the

field The AOSpine Masters Series, a copublication of Thieme and the AOSpine

Foundation, addresses current clinical issues whereby international masters of

spine share their expertise and recommendations on a particular topic. The goal

of the series is to contribute to an evolving, dynamic model of an

evidence-based medicine approach to spine care.All neurosurgeons and

orthopedic surgeons, along with residents and fellows in these areas, will find

this book to be an excellent guide that they will consult often in their

treatment of patients with degenerative cervical

conditions.

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