The purpose of this book is to describe most surgical techniques used at the present time in pathologies of the spinal column and the peripheral nerves. Various pathologies are gathered by chapter taking again the various parts of the column as well as the various peripheral nerves.

Each chapter is organized same manner: pathologies are described before the various initially former, antero-lateral and posterior approaches. The invasive techniques minis most recent were added compared to the first edition. Many drawings and photographs return the comprehension of the easy surgical techniques. Moreover, videos are available on the site and accessible by a code. This reinforces the attractivity of this book. This book will interest all the surgeons of young people in oldest who are interested in the surgery of the spinal column and the peripheral nerves. A complete and very interesting book.

Alain G. Graftiaux

Strasbourg

France