Overview
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Max Aebi
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Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mc Gill University, Montreal, Canada
Royal Victoria/Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Canada
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John S. Thalgott
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International Spinal Development & Research Foundation, Las Vegas, USA
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John K. Webb
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Queens Medical Centre, Centre of Spinal Studies and Surgery, Nottingham, UK
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Table of contents (9 chapters)
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- Max Aebi, John S. Thalgott, John K. Webb
Pages 1-2
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- Mark B. Williamson Jr., M. Aebi
Pages 3-12
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- Max Aebi, John S. Thalgott, John K. Webb
Pages 42-53
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- Max Aebi, John S. Thalgott, John K. Webb
Pages 54-82
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- Max Aebi, John S. Thalgott, John K. Webb
Pages 83-122
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- Max Aebi, John S. Thalgott, John K. Webb
Pages 123-196
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- Max Aebi, John S. Thalgott, John K. Webb
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Back Matter
Pages 235-243
About this book
This book has become necessary as a consequence of the rapid expansion of the surgical procedures and implants available for spinal surgery within the "AO Group". We have not attempted to write an in-depth book on spinal surgery, but one which will help the surgeon in the use of AO concepts and implants. We con sider the practical courses held all over the world essential for the teaching of sound techniques so that technical complications and poor results can be avoid ed for both the surgeon and, in particular the patient. This book is a practical manual and an outline of what is taught in the courses. It is intended to help the young spinal surgeon to understand the correct use of AO implants. The indi- tions given will aid the correct use of each procedure. . It must be strongly emphasized that surgery of the spine is technically de manding. The techniques described in this book should only be undertaken by surgeons who are trained and experienced in spinal surgery. Certain techniques, in particular pedicle screw fIxation and cages, have not yet been fully approved by the FDA in the United States. However, throughout the rest of the world, the use of pedicle screws has become a standard technique for the spine surgeon, since it has been shown to improve fIxation techniques and allow segmental correction of the spine. The use of cages has become more and more popular, specifIcally as a tool of minimally invasive spinal surgery.
Authors and Affiliations
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Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mc Gill University, Montreal, Canada
Max Aebi
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Royal Victoria/Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Canada
Max Aebi
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International Spinal Development & Research Foundation, Las Vegas, USA
John S. Thalgott
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Queens Medical Centre, Centre of Spinal Studies and Surgery, Nottingham, UK
John K. Webb
