Biomechanics of Spine Stabilization

Edward C. Benzel

Over the past two decades there have been major advances in the treatment of spinal disorders including anterior decompression of the neural structures as well as various forms of spinal stabilization by utilization of implants. These changes primarily reflect the development of better techniques of diagnosis and anesthesia, as well as new fusion procedures that are often supplemented with instrumentation. Biomechanics of Spine Stabilization bridges the gap that has existed between the physics of biomechanical research and the clinical arena. The book helps surgeons to plan treatments for the injured spine based on sound biomechanical principles - principles that will influence the surgeon's choice for the surgical approach, type of fusion and type of instrumentation. Biomechanics of Spine Stabilization begins with the essentials, proceeds gradually toward the development of an understanding of biomechanical principles, and, finally, provides a basis for clinical decision-making. These features make it a cover-to-cover must-read for anyone who is involved with the care of a patient with an unstable spine. Chocked full of illustrations, Biomechanics of Spine Stabilization includes: -Physical principles and kinematics -Segmental motion, stability and instability -Spine and neural element pathology -Surgical approaches and spinal fusion -Spinal instrumentation: General principles -Spinal instrumentation constructs: biomechanical attributes and clinical applications -Non-operative spinal stabilization -Special concepts and concerns -CD-ROM containing illustrations from book to create mental images of critical anatomical, biomechanical and clinical points

Table of contents

• Biomechanics of Spine Stabilization
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Foreword
• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• The Decade of the Spine
• Contents
• Media Center Information
• Chapter 1 Biomechanically Relevant Anatomy and Material Properties of the Spine and Associated Elements
• Chapter 2 Physical Principles and Kinematics
• Chapter 3 Stability and Instability of the Spine
• Chapter 4 Degenerative and Inflammatory Diseases of the Spine
• Chapter 5 Trauma, Tumor, and Infection
• Chapter 6 Spinal Deformities
• Chapter 7 Neural Element Injury
• Chapter 8 Surgical Approaches to the Subaxial Spine
• Chapter 9 The Destabilizing Effects of Spinal Surgery
• Chapter 10 Spinal Fusion
• Chapter 11 Implant Properties
• Chapter 12 Component-Component Interfaces
• Chapter 13 Implant-Bone Interfaces
• Chapter 14 Qualitative Attributes of Spinal Implants
• Chapter 15 Quantitative Attributes of Spinal Implants
• Chapter 16 Construct Design
• Chapter 17 Craniocervical and Upper Cervical Constructs
• Chapter 18 Ventral Subaxial Spine Constructs
• Chapter 19 Dorsal Subaxial Spine Constructs
• Chapter 20 Interbody Constructs
• Chapter 21 Lumbo-Sacral-Pelvic Constructs
• Chapter 22 Regional Nuances
• Chapter 23 Bed Rest and Traction
• Chapter 24 Spinal Bracing
• Chapter 25 Exercises, Conditioning, and Other Non-Operative Strategies
• Chapter 26 Deformity Prevention and Correction: Component Strategies
• Chapter 27 Deformity Prevention and Correction: Complex Clinical Strategies
• Chapter 28 Complex Instrumentation Constructs and Force Applications
• Chapter 29 Subsidence and Dynamic Spine Stabilization
• Chapter 30 Construct Failure and Failure Prevention
• Chapter 31 Biomechanical Testing
• Chapter 32 The Decision-Making Process
• Study Questions
• Glossary
• Index