Advanced Pediatric Craniocervical Surgery

Douglas L. Brockmeyer

Thieme, 2006 - Medical - 132 pages

This text presents state-of-the-art techniques for surgery of the
craniovertebral junction and cervical spine. It provides concise explanations of
the underlying principles of each technique and insights into the unique issues
in pediatric surgery. With this complete resource, you will gain the solid
foundation in surgical concepts necessary to make critical clinical decisions as
well as the technical knowledge and confidence to carry them out.

Highlights include:

• Detailed explanations illuminating the links between
  embryology and normal and abnormal development of the craniovertebral junction
  and cervical spine
  
  
• In-depth discussion of the issues and techniques
  involved in both atlantoaxial and occipitocervical surgery in children
  
  
• An entire chapter devoted to managing craniocervical
  conditions of patients with Down Syndrome
  
  
• An examination of traumatic injuries of the
  craniocervical junction in children
  
  
• More than 100 step-by-step illustrations demonstrating
  key surgical techniques

This readily accessible text will be a valuable asset in
the library of physicians managing and treating craniocervical conditions, from
the most experienced pediatric neurosurgeon to residents in the early stages of their careers.

About the author

Department of Neurosurgery, University of Utah, Primary Childrens Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

Bibliographic information

• Title: Advanced Pediatric Craniocervical Surgery; Thieme Publishers Series
• Editor: Douglas L. Brockmeyer
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Thieme, 2006
• ISBN: 1588903966, 9781588903969
• Length: 132 pages
• Subjects: Medical / Orthopedics; Medical / Pediatrics; Medical / Surgery / Neurosurgery