Operative Techniques in Spine Surgery 3rd Edition

📕 Operative Techniques in Spine Surgery — (Third Edition)

🧠 Overview

Operative Techniques in Spine Surgery, edited by John M. Rhee (with contributors including Scott D. Boden), is a comprehensive, step‑by‑step procedural reference focused exclusively on spine surgical techniques. It consolidates key chapters from the acclaimed Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery series into a single‑volume spine‑centric guide, making it an essential tool for both orthopaedic and neurosurgical practice.

🔍 Key Features

• 📷 Full‑color, step‑by‑step illustrations and intraoperative photos demonstrating surgical maneuvers.

• 🧠 Clinical problem‑based organization: Each procedure includes definition, anatomy, imaging, nonoperative management, surgical technique, pearls & pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, and complications.

• 🩺 Extensive coverage: Combines the entire Spine section plus relevant Oncology and Pediatrics spine chapters from the larger Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery series.

• 📘 Authoritative content from global experts: Contributors from leading academic and clinical institutions.

• 👩‍⚕️ User‑friendly format: Bulleted points, tables, and consistent chapter templates make this ideal for quick reference or pre‑operative review.

✅ Key Benefits

• Improves surgical mastery and confidence with clear visual guidance and stepwise instruction.

• Helps clinicians select optimal procedures, anticipate outcomes, and avoid complications.

• Supports residents, fellows, and practitioners seeking a practical yet comprehensive spine surgery reference.

• Enables quick pre‑operative review and intra‑operative consultation with concise, standardized content.

🎯 Ideal For

• Orthopaedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons

• Residents and fellows in spine surgery

• Operating room surgical team members

• Advanced clinicians involved in musculoskeletal care

• Surgical trainees needing a procedural guide

🏷️ Recommended Categories (from your list)

• Spine Surgery – Core focus on spine procedures

• Orthopedic Surgery – Technical surgical content

• Musculoskeletal Surgery – Procedural depth for musculoskeletal operative care

• Clinical Diagnostics & Imaging – Imaging integrated into surgical planning

• Medical Education / Reference – Authoritative reference text

• Residency & Fellowship Training Resources – Ideal for surgical trainees

• Trauma & Reconstruction – Coverage of spine trauma techniques

• Minimally Invasive & Hybrid Procedures – Includes modern operative approaches

• Orthopedic Radiology – Radiologic context alongside techniques

• Operative Orthopaedics – Procedural focus for orthopaedic operative care