DOI: 10.1055/b-003-106374
Benzel, Edward C.: 2015

Biomechanics of Spine Stabilization

Print ISBN 9781604069242 · Online ISBN 9781604069259
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Editor: Benzel, Edward C.

Title: Biomechanics of Spine Stabilization

Print ISBN: 9781604069242; Online ISBN: 9781604069259; Book DOI: 10.1055/b-003-106374

3rd Edition © 2015 Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Stuttgart

Subjects: Neurosurgery;Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery

Thieme Clinical Collections (English Language)



Front Matter
Section I Overview of Fundamental Concepts
1 Biomechanically Relevant Anatomy and Material Properties of the Spine and Associated Elements
2 Physical Principles and Kinematics
3 Stability and Instability of the Spine
Section II Spine and Neural Element Pathology
4 Bone Quality
5 Degenerative and Inflammatory Diseases of the Spine
6 Trauma, Tumor, and Infection
7 Spine Deformations
8 Neural Element Injury
9 Correlation of the Anatomical and Clinical Domains
Section III Spine Surgery
10 Surgical Approaches to the Subaxial Spine
11 Destabilizing Effects of Spine Surgery
12 Spine Fusion
Section IV Spine Instrumentation Constructs: General Principles
13 Implant Material Properties
14 Component–Component Interfaces
15 Implant–Bone Interfaces
16 Qualitative Attributes of Spinal Implants: A Historical Perspective
17 Quantitative Attributes of Spinal Implants
18 Construct Design
19 Construct Failure and Failure Prevention
Section V Spine Instrumentation Constructs: Region Specific Considerations
20 Craniocervical and Upper Cervical Constructs
21 Ventral Subaxial Spine Constructs
22 Dorsal Subaxial Spine Constructs
23 Interbody Constructs
24 Lumbosacral–Pelvic Constructs
25 Regional Nuances
Section VI Spine Instrumentation Constructs: Deformity Management and Prevention Strategies
26 Deformity Prevention and Correction: Component Strategies
27 Deformity Prevention and Correction: Complex Clinical Strategies
28 Complex Instrumentation Constructs and Force Applications
Section VII Iatrogenic Pathologies and New Spine Surgery Techniques and Technologies
29 Subsidence and Dynamic Spine Stabilization
30 Vertebral Augmentation
31 Adjacent Segment Degeneration and Disease
32 Motion Preservation Technologies
33 Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
34 Construct Failure and Failure Prevention: The Decision Making Process
Section VIII Non-Operative Spine Stabilization
35 Bed Rest and Traction
36 Spinal Bracing
37 Exercises, Conditioning, and Other Nonoperative Strategies
Section IX Synthesis: Putting it All Together
38 Biomechanical Testing
39 The Decision-Making Process: A Reprise
Annex