• This book offers the reader an up-to-date and comprehensive review of the indications, techniques, and outcomes of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS).
• Covers the recent advancements in techniques and instrumentation utilized in MISS.
• Compares the risks and the benefits of commonly utilized constructs and biologics in MISS.
• An algorithms approach is undertaken in each chapter for identifying appropriate candidates for MISS.
• Each chapter provides a detailed description of each surgical procedure in a step-wise fashion with clinically relevant explanation of the anatomy.
• Integrates the knowledge and experience of eminent spine surgeons to offer pertinent pearls and pitfalls of minimally invasive spine surgery.
• Highlights relevant literature regarding the current evidence and controversies surrounding MISS.
• Includes numerous colour images, diagrams, illustrations, and radiological images for understanding of relevant anatomy and procedures.
• Designed to inform medical students, orthopaedic and neurosurgery residents, spine fellows, and spine surgeons regarding the role of MISS for decompressive, arthrodesis, deformity, tumor resection, and spinal trauma procedures.
• Extra bonus DVD-ROM with 11 video clips detailing advanced surgical techniques.