Advanced Pediatric Craniocervical Surgery

Douglas L. Brockmeyer

Thieme, 2006 - Medical - 132 pages

Covers state-of-the-art techniques!

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
• Author: Douglas L. Brockmeyer
• Editor: Douglas L. Brockmeyer
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Thieme, 2006
• ISBN: 1588903966, 9781588903969
• Length: 132 pages
• Subjects: Medical / Orthopedics; Medical / Surgery / Neurosurgery