- Provides balanced coverage of operative and non-operative management, from foundational science to advanced surgical techniques
- Highlights critical information through the use of pearls, pitfalls, and key points throughout the text, as well as more than 2,300 full-color photographs, diagnostic imaging studies, and anatomic and procedural illustrations
- Integrates emerging topics such as artificial intelligence and robotics, as well as new, high-quality clinical trials, ensuring that this classic reference remains a comprehensive, authoritative clinical and scientific resource for all spine providers
- Contains new and updated information on:
- Modern operative strategies for complex pathology (such as deformity, trauma, infection, and oncology) using today’s approaches and tools
- Preoperative optimization, biology of spinal fusion, and intraoperative neuromonitoring, along with practical guidance for preventing and managing high-stakes events such as intraoperative spinal cord/nerve root injuries and vascular injuries
- Artificial intelligence in spine surgery and methodology and interpretation of outcomes research, alongside upgraded diagnostic capabilities
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