Surgery of the Craniovertebral Junction

The original and definitive reference on surgery of the craniovertebral junction, now in an updated second edition The craniovertebral junction, with a significant range of pathologies and anatomical complexities, continues to be a challenging area for surgeons. This new edition of Surgery of the Craniovertebral Junction focuses on surgical decision making and technological advances in the treatment modalities for this region. Written and edited by senior surgeons at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and the world-renowned Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, this is a comprehensive text that spine and skull base surgeons will refer to often. A content-rich, interactive DVD containing cadaveric dissections, animations of surgical approaches and techniques, and a selection of short, narrated cases, is included with the book. Key Features: Contains new chapters on stereotactic radiosurgery, endovascular surgery, and endoscopic skull base techniques, ensuring that surgeons stay current Includes an interactive DVD with high-quality, compelling videos on anatomy and surgical methods, providing readers with visuals to aid in interpretation of the text Reflects the technological advances and innovative treatment modalities that have improved patient safety and efficacy rates for surgery involving this highly complex area Covers both open and minimally invasive surgical methods, enabling surgeons to hone their skills in both areas Surgery of the Craniovertebral Junction, Second Edition is the surgical resource every spine and skull base surgeon should have on their bookshelf.

Table of Contents:
Section I Foundations for Surgical Treatment 1 Embryology, Development, and Classification of Disorders of the Craniovertebral Junction 2 Anatomical Basis of Surgical Approaches to the Region of the Foramen Magnum 3 Biomechanics of the Craniovertebral Junction 4 Radiological Evaluation of the Craniovertebral Junction 5 Neurological Findings of Craniovertebral Junction Disease Section II Surgical Indications and Decision Making 6 Congenital Malformations of the Craniovertebral Junction 7 The Rheumatoid Neck: Changing Pathology Requires Altering Surgical Strategies 8 Traumatic Injuries of the Craniovertebral Junction 9 Bone Softening Diseases and Disorders of Bone Metabolism 10 Primary Osseous and Metastatic Neoplasms of the Craniovertebral Junction 11 Primary Extramedullary Tumors of the Craniovertebral Junction 12 Management of Chiari Malformations 13 Management of Intramedullary Lesions of the Cervicomedullary Junction and High Cervical Spinal Cord 14 Management of Vertebral Artery Dissections and Vascular Insufficiency 15 Arteriovenous Malformations of the Craniovertebral Junction: Spinal and Posterior Fossa AVMs 16 Aneurysms of the Craniovertebral Junction 17 Cavernous Malformations of the Cervicomedullary Junction 18 Radiosurgical Management of Lesions of the Craniovertebral Junction Section III Surgical Techniques 19 Brief Overview of Surgical Approaches to the Craniovertebral Junction 20 Stereotactic Methods of Localization and Image-Guided Surgery 21 Transoral Approach to the Craniovertebral Junction 22 Transoral Approaches to Midline Pathology of the Ventral Skull Base, Craniovertebral Junction, and Upper Cervical Spine 23 Transoral–Translabiomandibular Approach to the Craniovertebral Junction 24 Transfacial Approaches to the Craniovertebral Junction 25 Posterior Neuroendoscopic Applications at the Craniovertebral Junction 26 Extended Endonasal Approaches to the Craniovertebral Junction 27 The Far-Lateral Approach and Its Variations 28 The Transpetrosal Approaches 29 Posterolateral Approach to the Upper Cervical Spine 30 Endovascular Management of Posterior Fossa Atherosclerotic Disease 31 Bypass Options for the Posterior Fossa 32 Approaches to the Jugular Foramen 33 Suboccipital and Retrosigmoid Approaches Section IV Fixation and Fusion Techniques 34 Biology of Spinal Fusion 35 Techniques of Bone Graft Harvesting and Spinal Fusion 36 General Principles of Spinal Wire and Cable Fixation 37 General Principles of Spinal Screw Fixation 38 CT-Based Image Guidance in Fixation of the Craniovertebral Junction 39 Odontoid Screw Fixation 40 Posterior Atlantoaxial Screw Fixation 41 Occipitocervical Fixation 42 Craniovertebral Instability: Atlantoaxial Joint Manipulation and Fixation

Review :
"This book is very well written and should be on the shelf of all neurosurgeons/neurosurgery residents involved in the care of patients with disease at the craniovertebral junction." -- Doody's Review