Operative Techniques: Spine Surgery E-Book 4th Edition

📗 Operative Techniques: Spine Surgery — 4th Edition

🧠 Overview

Operative Techniques: Spine Surgery is a highly practical, procedure‑focused surgical reference covering the latest operative methods in spine care. Edited by Alexander R. Vaccaro, M.D., PhD, MBA and Eli M. Baron, M.D., this 4th Edition delivers step‑by‑step, evidence‑based guidance on core and advanced spine surgery techniques, ideal for both orthopaedic and neurosurgical practice.

🔍 Key Features

• 🧰 Procedure‑centric format: Each technique is presented in a clear, easy‑to‑follow sequence with bulleted steps and clinical pearls.

• 📷 Rich visual support: Illustrative drawings and images help clarify anatomy and approach.

• 🎥 Online surgical videos: Demonstrations of state‑of‑the‑art procedures accompany the text.

• 🆕 Seven new chapters covering cutting‑edge topics such as robotically‑assisted surgery, virtual/augmented reality workflows, endoscopic techniques, and awake spinal surgery.

• 🔍 Comprehensive eBook features: Searchable text, figures, and references; highlights, notes, and read‑aloud support.

• 📘 Wide scope: Includes cervical, thoracic, and lumbar procedures — trauma, deformity, fusion techniques, minimally invasive exposures, navigation, and fixation.

✅ Key Benefits

• Enhances surgical decision‑making and execution with practical step-by‑step instruction.

• Helps surgeons stay current with emerging technologies (robotics, VR/AR, minimally invasive methods).

• Serves as a daily operative reference for residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons.

• Bridges basic surgical anatomy and advanced operative workflow in an integrated format.

🎯 Ideal For

• Orthopaedic and neurosurgery residents

• Spine fellows and attending surgeons

• Trauma and deformity spine specialists

• Advanced surgical team members in academic and clinical settings

📊 Quick Facts

• 📅 Publication Date: 2024/2025 (4th Edition)

• 📖 Approx. Pages: ~480

• ✍️ Editors: Alexander R. Vaccaro, M.D., PhD, MBA & Eli M. Baron, M.D.

• 🏛 Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences (Operative Techniques Series)

• 📚 Format: PDF

🏷️ Recommended Categories (from your list)

• Spine Surgery – Primary focus on operative spinal procedures

• Orthopedic Surgery – Core surgical techniques and fixation methods

• Musculoskeletal Surgery – Broader musculoskeletal operative principles

• Imaging & Surgical Planning – Navigation, robotics, and imaging integration

• Minimally Invasive & Hybrid Procedures – Endoscopic and advanced exposure techniques

• Clinical Diagnostics & Imaging – Context for radiologic correlation in surgical planning

• Medical Education / Reference – Operative procedure reference

• Residency & Fellowship Training Resources – Ideal for surgical trainees

• Trauma & Reconstruction – Includes trauma and deformity treatment strategies