Ames Christopher P., Riew K. Daniel, Smith Justin S., Abumi Kuniyoshi (eds.) Cervical Spine Deformity Surgery

Thieme, 2019. — 206 p. — ISBN: 9781626239012The number of cervical fusion procedures has increased in the U.S. and globally during the last decade, in part due to an aging population and higher incidence of complex cervical problems. Despite advances in the surgical treatment of cervical deformities, few resources detail modern clinical assessment, radiographic evaluation, and surgical approaches. Cervical Spine Deformity Surgery by world-renowned spine surgeons Christopher Ames, K. Daniel Riew, Justin Smith, and Kuniyoshi Abumi fills a void in the literature. It provides a concise, state-of-the-art resource on current cervical deformity knowledge compiled from the literature and recognized masters in the field.The generously illustrated text begins with a background on the marked health impact of cervical deformity. Opening chapters provide primers on the clinical and radiographic assessment of patients, malalignment and disability scores, and the physical exam. Subsequent chapters detail surgical planning and approaches for a full spectrum of cervical spine conditions, such as semi-rigid and rigid deformities, sagittal deformities, distal junctional kyphosis, congenital cervical deformity, and hemivertebra.Neurosurgical and orthopaedic residents and practicing spine surgeons who treat patients with cervical deformities will greatly benefit from consulting this comprehensive and unique resource.Adult Cervical Spinal Deformity and Comparative Impact on Health
Global Sagittal Alignment
Cervical Spine Alignment
Radiographic Measurement
Cervical Disability Assessment
Cervical Malalignment and Disability Scores
Physical Examination of Cervical Deformity
Cervical Osteotomy Types
Technique of Low-Grade Osteotomies for Semi-Rigid Deformities
Uncovertebral Joint Osteotomy (Anterior Riew Osteotomy) for Correction of Rigid Cervical Spine Deformity
Cervical Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy for Correction of Sagittal Deformities
Cervical Opening Wedge Osteotomy
Cervical Pedicle Screw Fixation
Upper Thoracic Osteotomy for Cervical Deformity
Osteotomy in the Thoracolumbar Spine for Cervical Deformity
Congenital Cervical Deformity and Hemivertebra
Risk Stratification and Frailty in Complex Cervical Surgery
Surgical and Neurological Complications
Medical Complications
Relationship of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy to Cervical Deformity
C1-C2 Joint Osteotomy and Reduction of Vertical Deformity
Cervical Deformity Classification
Distal Junctional Kyphosis and Fusion Level Selection
Fusion Level Selection in Cervical Deformity