Abstract
Successful spinal surgery begins with a careful and meticulous surgical approach. The most appropriate approach is dependent on the nature of the fracture, its location, and its extent. This chapter discusses anterior and posterior approaches to the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Fractures of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 299-313 |
Number of pages | 15 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780824743970 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780824707132 |
State | Published - Jan 1 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine