Originallypublished in 2006, the second edition of this award-winningneurosurgical atlas is written by a notable cadre of world-renownedspine surgeons. Reflecting the enormous depth and breadth of spinesurgery, this volume has been completely updated with current,state-of-the-art surgical methodologies and minimally invasive options.Pathologies include degenerative changes, congenital abnormalities,rheumatic diseases, tumors and trauma. The authors have dividedthe book into six consistent sections: occipital-cervical, midcervicalspine, cervicothoracic junction, thoracic and thoracolumbar spine,lumbar and lumbosacral spine and peripheral nerve. Within eachsection, the opening chapters cover comprehensive discussion ofpathology, etiology and differential diagnosis. Succeeding chapterspresent step-by-step surgical techniques encompassing anterior,anterolateral, posterior and posterolateral approaches, separately andin sequence. Minimally invasive techniques and peripheral nerveprocedures, including the brachial plexus, lumbosacral plexus, andindividual nerves are covered independently, following the sameorganization. Key Highlights: Clearly delineated indications, contraindications, advantages and disadvantages provided for each surgery Operations with same opening and closing technique covered just once, thereby minimizing redundancy Beautifully illustrated with more than 1,000 images Video compendium created by master surgeons provides up-close guidance on a wide array of surgical procedures Ideal for both the busy practitioner seeking review and resident looking for robust study materials Thisbook is an incomparable learning tool for residents, who will likelyread it several times during the course of residency. A preciselyedited, didactic atlas, neurosurgeons and orthopaedic surgeons willalso find it an invaluable resource.