Alexandre A., Masini M., Menchetti P.P.M. (eds.) Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Therapy for Spine and Nerves

Springer, 2011. — 275 p. — (Acta Neurochirurgica Supplement 108). — ISBN: 978-3-211-99369-9.Radiologists, orthopedic and neurological surgeons present the different minimally invasive methods. Peripheral nerve problems and problems concerning differential diagnosis in special situations such as between radicular and peripheral nerve trunk lesions are discussed, pinpointing the significance of different diagnostic tools. Minimally invasive techniques, utilized nowadays to minimize bone demolition, scarring and risk of recurrence are analyzed. Microdiscectomy is compared with the results of intradiscal techniques, and new methods are discussed facing problems such as epidural fibrotisation, microinstability, osteoporotic or neoplastic or posttraumatic vertebral lesions.Surgical Anatomy of the Sacral Hiatus for Caudal Access to the Spinal Canal
Radiologic Anatomy of the Sacral Canal
Imaging in Degenerative Spine Pathology
Operative Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation
Philosophy and Concepts of Modern Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Treatment for Refractory Low Back Pain, Targeted by Epidural Endoscopy with O2/O3 and Steroid Therapy
Epidural Injections: Past, Present and Future
Long Term Intrathecal Infusion of Opiates for Treatment of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Modic Changes: Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Clinical Correlation
Periduroscopy: General Review of Clinical Features and Development of Operative Models
The Effectiveness of Endoscopic Epidurolysis in Treatment of Degenerative Chronic Low Back Pain: A Prospective Analysis and Follow-up at 48 Months
Endoscopic Approaches to the Spinal Cord
Application of Pulsed Radio Frequency to the Dorsal Horn and Dorsal Roots
Automated Nucleotomy and Nucleolysis with Ozone
Treatment of Discogenic Low Back Pain with Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy (IDET): 24 Months Follow-Up in 50 Consecutive Patients
Percutaneous Coblation Nucleoplasty in Patients with Contained Lumbar Disc Prolapse: 1 Year Follow-Up in a Prospective Case Series
Plasma-Mediated Disc Decompression for Contained Cervical Disc Herniation: Results Through 5 Years
Percutaneous Laser Discectomy: Experience and Long Term Follow-Up
Mechanism of Action of Oxygen Ozone Therapy in the Treatment of Disc Herniation and Low Back Pain
Treatment of Symptomatic Lumbar Spinal Degenerative Pathologies by Means of Combined Conservative Biochemical Treatments
Oxygen–Ozone Therapy for Degenerative Spine Disease in the Elderly: A Prospective Study
Ozone the One and Only Drug
Vertebral Augmentation: 7 Years Experience
Kyphoplasty in the Treatment of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures (VCF)
Experience with Coflex Interspinous Implant
DIAM Device for Low Back Pain in Degenerative Disc Disease
Percutaneous Surgical Treatment in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Aperius–PercLID: Indications, Surgical Technique and Results
Six Level Cervico-Thoracic Circumferential Reconstruction: Report of the Second Case of the Literature
Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation: StabilitiT A New Delivery System for Vertebral Fractures
Minimally Invasive Disc Preserving Surgery in Cervical Radiculopathies: The Posterior Microscopic and Endoscopic Approach
The Fullendoscopic Anterior Cervical Fusion: A New Horizon for Selective Percutaneous Endoscopic Cervical Decompression
Leucocyte-Platelet Haemocomponents for Topical Use: Regenerative Potentiality
Current Surgical Options for Articular Cartilage Repair
Facial–Hypoglossal Nerve End-to-Side Neurorrhaphy: Anatomical Study in Rats
Anatomic Study in Cadaver of the Motor Branch of the Musculocutaneous Nerve
Exposure of the Sciatic Nerve in the Gluteal Region Without Sectioning the Gluteus Maximus: An Anatomical and Microsurgical Study