Surgery of the Craniovertebral Junction

This multidisciplinary work - the first since 1977 devoted
specifically to craniovertebral surgery -includes contributions from the most
respected authorities in the field, and offers neurosurgeons practical,
step-by-step instruction in more than 30 different craniovertebral procedures.

Organized into four main parts, the book begins by examining the embryology,
anatomy, imaging, and biomechanics of the craniovertebral junction, then
proceeds to the diagnosis, pathology, and clinical management of disorders
affecting this region. Sections three and four - the core of the book - provide
complete, fully illustrated coverage of all major craniovertebral techniques,
including new material on skull base surgery, spine reconstruction, bone
grafting, and spinal fusion.

Special features include::

• Comprehensive
  information on a full range of craniovertebral procedures, from diagnosis and
  planning to postoperative care
• Color photographs and illustrations describing
  each technique
• State-of-the-art guidelines for the treatment of rheumatoid
  arthritis, traumatic spine injuries, bone softening diseases, vascular
  disorders, and tumors
• Modern approaches for the fixation and reconstruction of
  the cervical spine and occipitocervical region
• Special chapters on skull base
  access, decompression, and reconstruction procedures

Practical, up-to-date, and
filled with detailed how-to information not found in more generalized texts,
SURGERY OF THE CRANIOVERTEBRAL JUNCTION is must reading for both experienced
neurosurgeons and residents.