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Benzel's Spine Surgery E-Book

Benzel's Spine Surgery E-Book

Michael P Steinmetz | Edward C. Benzel

(2016)

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Abstract

In the latest edition of Benzel’s Spine Surgery, renowned neurosurgery authority Dr. Edward C. Benzel, along with new editor Dr. Michael P. Steinmetz, deliver the most up-to-date information available on every aspect of spine surgery. Improved visuals and over 100 brand-new illustrations enhance your understanding of the text, while 26 new chapters cover today's hot topics in the field. A must-have resource for every neurosurgeon and orthopedic spine surgeon, Benzel's Spine Surgery provides the expert, step-by-step guidance required for successful surgical outcomes.

Glean essential, up-to-date information in one comprehensive reference that explores the full spectrum of techniques used in spine surgery.
  • Covers today's hot topics in spine surgery, such as pelvic parameters in planning for lumbar fusion; minimally invasive strategies for the treatment of tumors and trauma of the spine; and biologics and stem cells.
  • A total of 18 intraoperative videos allow you to hone your skills and techniques.
  • New editor Michael P. Steinmetz brings fresh insights and improvements to the text.
  • Features the addition of 26 chapters, including:

-Biologics in Spine Fusion Surgery

-Endoscopic and Transnasal Approaches to the Craniocervical Junction

-Cellular Injection Techniques for Discogenic Pain

-Minimally Invasive Techniques for Thoracolumbar Deformity

-Spinal Cord Herniation and Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

-MIS Versus Open Spine Surgery

  • Extensive revisions to many of the existing chapters present all of the most up-to-date information available on every aspect of spine surgery.
  • Improved visuals and over 100 brand-new illustrations enhance learning and retention.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
9780323415217v1_WEB.pdf 1
Front Cover 1
Inside Front Cover 2
Benzel's Spine Surgery, 2-Volume Set 3
Copyright Page 6
Dedication 7
Contributors 8
Preface 21
Risk Taking 21
Repetition 21
What Is a Complication? 21
Bias and Conflict of Interest 23
In Memoriam 24
Table Of Contents 25
Video Contents 32
1 History 33
1 History of Spine Surgery 33
Summary of Key Points 33
Antique Period and Spine Surgery 33
Medieval Period and Spine Surgery 34
Renaissance and Spine Surgery 34
Early Modern Period and Spine Surgery 34
Spinal Decompression and the Early Modern Period 35
Birth and Development of the Laminectomy 35
H. J. Cline, Jr., and the Argument against Spine Surgery 35
A. G. Smith and the First Successful Laminectomy 36
Laminectomy for Extramedullary Spinal Tumor 36
Laminectomy for Intramedullary Spinal Tumor 36
Variations in Laminectomy Technique 37
Charles A. Elsberg: The Laminectomy in Stride 38
Laminectomy for Intervertebral Disc Herniation. 39
Laminectomy for Cervical Disc Herniation. 40
Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis. 40
Approaches to the Spine 40
Dorsolateral Approaches to the Spine 40
Ménard’s Costotransversectomy 40
Capener’s Lateral Rhachotomy 41
Larson’s Lateral Extracavitary Approach 41
Spinal Stabilization and Deformity Correction 42
Birth and Development of Spinal Fusion and Spinal Instrumentation 42
Spinal Fusion 42
Spinal Instrumentation and Clinical Biomechanics 42
F. W. Holdsworth 42
Paul Harrington and the Birth of Modern Surgical Stabilization 43
Ventral Approaches to the Spine 45
Ventral Decompression and Stabilization 45
W. Müller 46
B. H. Burns 46
Ito and Others 47
Hodgson and Stock 47
Ventral Deformity Reduction and the Development of Ventral Instrumentation 48
A. F. Dwyer 48
Spine Imaging 49
Summary 49
Key References 49
References 50
2 History of Spine Biomechanics 53
Summary of Key Points 53
Preclassical Antiquity 53
Classical Antiquity 53
Mythologic Period 53
Scientific Period 53
Pythagoras (580–500 bce) 53
Hippocrates (460–377 bce) 54
Plato (427–347 bce) 55
Aristotle (384–322 bce) 55
Herophilus of Chalcedon (335–280 bce) 55
Archimedes (287–212 bce) 55
Galen of Pergamon (130–200 ce) 55
Middle Ages (330–1453 ce) 56
Paulus of Aegina (625–690 ce) 56
Haly Abbas (930–994 ce) 56
Avicenna (981–1037 ce) 56
Albucasis (936–1013 ce) 56
Renaissance and Premodern Era 56
Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) 57
Andreas Vesalius (1514–1564) 57
Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) 58
René Descartes (1596–1650) 58
Giovanni Alfonso Borelli (1608–1679) 58
Robert Hooke (1635–1703) 59
Isaac Newton (1642–1727) 59
Leonard Euler (1707–1783) 60
Thomas Young (1773–1829) 60
Weber Brothers (1795–1891) 60
Etienne–Jules Marey (1838–1904) 60
Christian Wilhelm Braune (1831–1892) and Otto Fischer (1861–1917) 60
Karl Culmann and Herman von Meyer 60
Julius Wolff (1836–1902) 60
Emergence of Modern Biomechanics in the 20th Century 60
Finite Element Analysis 61
Clinical Studies 61
Organizations and Publications 62
Key References 62
References 63
3 History of Spinal Instrumentation 65
Summary of Key Points 65
Dorsal Thoracolumbar Instrumentation 65
Ventral Thoracolumbar Instrumentation 68
Dorsal Cervical Instrumentation 68
Ventral Cervical Instrumentation 69
Total Disc Arthroplasty: Cervical and Lumbar 70
Cage Technology: Horizontal and Vertical 71
Minimally Invasive Approaches Utilizing Instrumentation 72
Summary 72
Key References 72
References 74
2 The Fundamentals 76
4 Evaluation of Spinal Alignment 76
Summary of Key Points 76
Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Spinal Alignment 76
Coronal Alignment Angles and Displacements 78
Regional Spinal Alignment 78
Pelvic Alignment 80
Global Spinal Alignment 80
Sagittal Alignment Angles and Displacements. 80
Regional Spinal Alignment 80
Pelvic Alignment 81
Global Spinal Alignment 81
Summary 81
References 81
5 Functional Anatomy of the Spine 82
Summary of Key Points 82
Overview of the Vertebral Column and Spinal Cord 82
Vertebra 84
Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2) 84
Subaxial Cervical Vertebrae (C3-7) 85
Thoracic Vertebrae 86
Lumbar Vertebrae 86
Sacrum and Coccyx 88
Vertebral End Plates 88
Intervertebral Discs 88
Muscles 88
Anomalous Anatomy 89
Key References 89
References 90
6 Muscular Support of the Spine 91
Summary of Key Points 91
Functions of the Back Muscles and Their Fascia 91
Compressive Loads and Strength of the Back Muscles 92
Histochemistry 92
Back Muscle as a Source of Pain 92
Muscle Training to Improve Spinal Stability and Relieve Pain 93
Anatomy 94
Psoas Major 94
Quadratus Lumborum 94
Lumbar Back Muscles 94
Deep Intersegmental Muscles 94
Multifidus 95
Lumbar Erector Spinae 95
Longissimus 95
Iliocostalis 96
Erector Spinae Aponeurosis 96
Thoracolumbar Fascia 96
Abdominal Muscles 96
Muscle “Sparing” Surgery 96
Conclusion 97
Key References 97
References 98
7 Practical Anatomy and Fundamental Biomechanics 102
Summary of Key Points 102
Vertebral Column 102
Vertebrae 102
Cervical Vertebrae 102
Thoracic Vertebrae 103
Lumbar Vertebrae 104
Sacrum and Coccyx 105
Vertebral End Plates 105
Intervertebral Discs 105
Ligaments 105
Anterior Longitudinal Ligament 106
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament 106
Ligamenta Flava 106
Interspinous and Supraspinous Ligaments 106
Upper Cervical Spine Ligaments 106
Muscles 106
Spinal Cord 107
Fundamental Biomechanics 108
Scalar and Vector 108
Cartesian Coordinate System 108
Deformation 108
Kinetics and Kinematics 108
Force Deformation Response 108
Flexibility, Stiffness, and Range of Motion 110
Coupling 110
Bending Moment 110
Instantaneous Axis of Rotation 111
Clinical Biomechanics 111
Internal Deformation 111
Facet Joints 112
Spinal Cord 113
Pedicle 114
Intervertebral Disc 114
Ligaments 115
Muscles 116
Regional Characteristics 118
Cervical Spine 118
Upper Cervical Spine and Craniocervical Junction 118
Mid- and Lower Cervical Spine 119
Thoracic Spine 119
Lumbar Spine 119
Spinal Stability 120
Quantification of Acute Instability 121
Anomalous Anatomy 121
Soft Tissue Biomechanics 122
Gender Effects 122
Loading/Strain Rate Effects 123
Vertebrae 123
Ligaments 124
Columns 124
Intact Human Cadaver Studies 126
Acknowledgments 126
Key References 126
References 127
8 Applied Anatomy of the Cervical Spine 129
Summary of Key Points 129
Spinal Column 129
Occipitocervical Junction 129
Osseous Elements 129
Ligamentous Structures 130
Subaxial Cervical Spine 131
Osseous Structures 131
Discoligamentous Structures 133
Neural Elements 134
Cervical Spinal Cord 134
Cervical Spinal Nerves 134
Vascular Anatomy 135
Arterial Anatomy 135
Spinal Cord Perfusion 135
Vertebral Artery Anatomy 137
Venous Anatomy 138
Surgically Relevant Adjacent Structures 138
Key References 140
References 141
9 Applied Anatomy of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine 142
Summary of Key Points 142
Spinal Alignment 142
Vertebrae and Ligaments 142
Vertebral Body 142
Intervertebral Disc and Vertebral End Plate 143
Anterior Longitudinal Ligament 146
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament 146
Pedicle 146
Facet and Pars Interarticularis 148
Transverse Process 148
Rib Articulations of the Thoracic Spine 148
Lamina and Spinous Process 149
Ligamentum Flavum 150
Interspinous and Supraspinous Ligaments 150
Spinal Canal 150
Neural Anatomy 151
Spinal Segmentation 151
Spinal Cord 151
Intradural Roots and the Cauda Equina 152
Lateral Recess, the Neural Foramen, and the Intraforaminal Root 152
Extraforaminal Spinal Nerve 153
Innervation of the Spine 153
Anomalous Root Anatomy 153
Vascular Anatomy 154
Upper Thoracic Spine Arterial Supply 154
Middle Thoracic, Lower Thoracic, and Lumbar Arterial Supply: The Segmental System 154
Spinal Cord Arterial Supply 155
Artery of Adamkiewicz 156
Nerve Root and Cauda Equina Arterial Supply 157
Venous Drainage of the Spinal Cord and Cauda Equina 157
Anatomic Variation and Surgical Localization 159
Key References 160
References 161
10 Applied Anatomy of the Sacral Spine 162
Summary of Key Points 162
Osseous Structure 162
Ligamentous Anatomy 162
Neurovascular Anatomy 163
Applied Surgical Anatomy 164
Conclusions 166
Key References 166
References 167
11 Intervertebral Disc 168
Summary of Key Points 168
Anatomy 168
Intervertebral Disc 168
Nucleus Pulposus 168
Annulus Fibrosus 168
Cartilage End Plate 169
Vascular Supply 169
Innervation 169
Physiology 170
Extracellular Matrix 170
Metabolic Balance 170
Disc Nutrition 170
Biomechanics 171
Aging 171
Extracellular Matrix Changes 171
Structural and Functional Changes 172
Summary 172
Key References 172
References 173
12 Physical and Neurologic Examination 174
Summary of Key Points 174
History Taking 174
General Physical Examination 174
Components of the Neurologic Examination 175
Inspection 175
Cutaneous Abnormalities 175
Posture 175
Gait Analysis 175
Alterations of Gait Associated with Cord Compression. 175
Other Characteristic Gaits. 175
Palpation and Range of Motion Testing of the Spine and Related Areas 175
Cervical Spine 175
Thoracic Spine 176
Lumbar Spine and Related Areas 176
Motor Examination 176
Cervical Spine 176
Lumbar Spine 176
Sensory Examination 176
Reflex Examination 178
Deep Tendon Reflexes 178
Superficial Reflexes 178
Pathologic Reflexes 179
Provocative Nerve Root Testing 179
Cervical Spine 179
Lumbar Spine 179
Straight Leg Raising Test (Lasègue Sign). 179
Reverse Straight Leg Raising Test (Femoral Stretch Test). 180
Crossed Straight Leg Raising Test (Well Leg/Straight Leg Raising Test). 180
Hoover Test. 180
Differentiating Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Pathology from Bony or Soft Tissue Pathology 180
Cervical Radiculopathy versus Upper Extremity Pathology 180
Shoulder 180
Elbow 180
Sacroiliac Joint 180
Hip Joint 181
Key References 181
References 182
13 Differential Diagnosis of Surgical Disorders of the Spine 183
Summary of Key Points 183
Spinal Pain 183
Pain Associated with Fever and Weight Loss 183
Vertebral Osteomyelitis 183
Epidural Abscess 183
Discitis 184
Granulomatous Infections 185
Tuberculous Spondylitis 185
Fungal Infections 185
Coccidioidomycosis 185
Blastomycosis 185
Cryptococcus 185
Pain Associated with Recumbency and Night Pain 185
Benign Bone Tumors 185
Osteochondroma. 185
Osteoid Osteoma and Osteoblastoma. 185
Giant Cell Tumor. 185
Aneurysmal Bone Cyst. 186
Hemangioma. 186
Eosinophilic Granuloma. 186
Malignant Bone Tumors 186
Chondrosarcoma. 186
Osteogenic Sarcoma and Ewing Sarcoma. 186
Chordoma. 186
Multiple Myeloma. 186
Lymphoma. 186
Metastatic Disease. 186
Spinal Cord Tumors. 187
Extradural Lesions. 187
Intradural-Extramedullary Lesions. 187
Intradural-Intramedullary Tumors. 187
Pain Associated with Morning Stiffness 187
Ankylosing Spondylitis 187
Rheumatoid Arthritis 188
Mechanical Pain 188
Spinal Stenosis 188
Spondylolisthesis and Spondylolysis 188
Herniated Nucleus Pulposus 188
Scoliosis 188
Neurologic Deficits 188
Congenital Lesions 188
Trauma 189
Vascular Lesions 189
Ischemia 189
Vascular Malformations 189
Demyelinating Lesions 190
Multiple Sclerosis 190
Transverse Myelitis 190
Degenerative Disorders 190
Upper Motor Neuron Syndromes 190
Lower Motor Neuron Syndromes 191
Combined Upper and Lower Motor Neuron Syndromes 191
Miscellaneous Disorders 191
Subacute Combined Degeneration 191
Guillain-Barré Syndrome 192
Familial Periodic Paralysis 192
Paraneoplastic Syndromes 192
Conclusion 192
Key References 192
References 193
14 Anatomy and Physiology of Congenital Spinal Lesions 196
Summary of Key Points 196
Preoperative Considerations 196
Craniovertebral Junction Abnormalities 196
Basilar Invagination 196
Assimilation of the Atlas 197
Atlantoaxial Instability 197
Anomalies of the Odontoid Process 197
Aplasia-Hypoplasia of the Dens 197
Os Odontoideum 197
Disorders of the Subaxial Cervical Spine 198
Klippel-Feil Syndrome 198
Iniencephaly 199
Disorders of the Thoracolumbar Spine 200
Congenital Scoliosis 200
Congenital Kyphosis 200
Congenital Lordosis 201
Lumbar Spine Abnormalities 201
Congenital Spinal Stenosis 201
Developmental Spinal Stenosis 201
Segmented Spinal Dysgenesis 203
Spondylolisthesis 203
Disorders of the Sacral Spine 203
Sacral Agenesis 203
Teratomas 203
Spinal Dysraphism 204
Diastematomyelia 205
Neurenteric Cysts 205
Lipomas 205
Dermoids and Dermal Sinus Tracts 205
Tethered Cord 206
Syringomyelia 206
Summary 206
Key References 206
References 207
15 Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Acquired and Systemic Spinal Disorders 208
Summary of Key Points 208
Degenerative Disc Disease and Spondylosis 208
Rheumatoid Arthritis 210
Scheuermann Disease (Juvenile Kyphosis) 212
Paget Disease 213
Ankylosing Spondylitis 214
Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (OPLL) 215
Spondylolisthesis and Spondylolysis 216
Dysplastic Spondylolisthesis 218
Isthmic Spondylolisthesis 218
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis 219
Traumatic, Pathologic, and Iatrogenic Spondylolisthesis 219
Summary 219
Key References 219
References 220
16 Intervertebral Disc Process of Degeneration 224
Summary of Key Points 224
Physiology and Pathophysiology 224
Normal Intervertebral Disc 224
Annulus Fibrosus 224
Nucleus Pulposus 224
Cartilaginous End Plate 225
Matrix of the Intervertebral Disc 225
Nutrition of the Intervertebral Disc 225
Modulation and Regulation of Disc Matrix 225
Anabolic Influences 225
Catabolic Influences 226
Degeneration 226
Gross and Histologic Changes 227
Radiographic Changes 228
Biochemical Changes 228
Disc Material Properties and Disc Degeneration 229
Etiology of Disc Degeneration 230
Genetic Influences 230
Nutritional Influences 230
Mechanical Influences 231
Toxic Exposure 232
Disc Degeneration and Back Pain 232
Future Treatment for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration 232
Molecular Therapies 233
Genetic Therapies 233
Cellular Therapies 233
Summary 233
Key References 234
References 235
17 Intradiscal Pressure 239
Summary of Key Points 239
Intradiscal Pressure in the Normal and Degenerated Discs 239
Limitations and New Technologies in Intradiscal Pressure Measurement 240
Key References 240
References 242
18 Definition and Assessment of Dysfunctional Segmental Motion 243
Summary of Key Points 243
Biomechanics of Stable Motion Segment 243
Biomechanics of a Dysfunctional Motion Segment 243
In Vivo Assessment of Three-Dimensional Functional Spinal Unit Kinematics 244
Key References 245
References 246
19 Neural Injury at the Molecular Level 247
Summary of Key Points 247
Microbiology of the Oligodendrocyte 247
Apoptosis 248
Molecular Mechanisms of Apoptosis 248
Apoptosis in Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury 249
Apoptosis in Chronic Spinal Cord Compression 249
Prevention of Apoptosis 250
Biomechanical Deformation as an Epigenetic Factor in Neuronal and Oligodendrocytic Apoptosis 251
Discussion 251
Key References 251
References 253
20 Pathophysiology of Cervical Myelopathy 257
Summary of Key Points 257
Patterns of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy 257
Histopathology of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy 258
Spinal Cord Ischemia and Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy 258
Biomechanical Factors and Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy 258
Pathophysiology of Deformative Stress Injury of the Cervical Spinal Cord 259
Mathematical Models of Spinal Cord Stretch Injury 259
Finite Element Models of Spinal Cord Stretch Injury 260
Spinal Cord Tethering and Shear Injury 260
Histopathology of Spinal Cord Shear Injury 261
Relationship between Ischemia and Shear Injury 262
Apoptosis 263
New Technology: Diffusion Tensor Tractography 263
Summary 263
Key References 264
References 265
21 Pathophysiology of Thoracic Myelopathy 268
Summary of Key Points 268
Biomechanical Anatomy of the Thoracic Vertebral Column 268
Histopathology of Spinal Cord Injury 268
Pathophysiology 268
Prevalence, Evaluation, Treatment, and Prognosis 269
Disc Herniation 269
Ligamentous Ossification 269
Trauma 270
Tumor, Cyst, Abscess 270
Dural Arteriovenous Fistula 270
Spinal Deformity 270
Spinal Myelopathy Secondary to Intrathecal Catheterization 270
Idiopathic Spinal Cord Herniation 270
Conclusion 270
Key References 271
References 272
22 Anatomy of Nerve Root Compression, Nerve Root Tethering, and Spinal Instability 273
Summary of Key Points 273
Understanding Motion Segments 273
Causes of Back Pain 273
Spinal Degeneration 273
Neuropathic Pain in Spinal Degeneration 275
Motion of Neural Elements in the Spine: How Nerve Roots Can Be Stretched 275
Ventral Olisthesis and Loss of Disc Height 276
Lateral Olisthesis 276
Neural, Biomechanical, and Physiologic Considerations of Nerve Stretch 276
Basic Science of Chronic Spinal Pain and Stretch-Induced Nerve Root Injury 277
Role of Nerve Root Vascularization and Perfusion 277
Conclusion 278
Key References 278
References 279
23 Fundamentals of Spine Surgery 281
Summary of Key Points 281
Decision-Making Process 281
Patient Selection 281
Consent for Surgery 281
Informed Consent 282
Beyond Informed Consent 282
Surgical Considerations 282
Spinal Anatomy and Biomechanics 282
Technology and the Spine 283
Economics 283
Summary 284
Key References 284
References 285
24 Preoperative and Surgical Planning for Avoiding Complications 286
Summary of Key Points 286
General Precautions 286
Antibiotics 286
Steroids 286
Intubation 286
Positioning 286
Air Embolism 287
Paradoxic Air Embolism 287
Doppler and End-Tidal CO2 Monitoring 287
Intravascular Volume Control 287
Intraoperative Radiographs 287
Incidental Durotomy, Cerebrospinal Fluid Fistula, and Pseudomeningocele 287
Iliac Crest Graft Harvest Complications 288
Thromboembolism 288
Operative Technique 288
Upper Cervical Spine: Complication Avoidance 288
Transoral Approach 288
Cerebrospinal Fluid Fistula 288
Severe Tongue Swelling 288
Hemorrhage 288
Meningitis 288
Retropharyngeal Abscess and Palatal and Pharyngeal Wound Dehiscence 288
Neurologic Worsening and Instability 289
Median Labiomandibular Glossotomy 289
Transcervical Retropharyngeal Approach 289
Lateral Transcondylar Approach 289
Subaxial Cervical Spine: Complication Avoidance 289
Subaxial Ventral Approaches 289
Spinal Cord Damage 289
Cervical Nerve Root Injury 289
C5 Radiculitis 289
Dural Tears 289
Major Vessel Injury 290
Brachiocephalic Vein Injury. 290
Vertebral Artery Injury. 290
Carotid Artery Injury. 290
Dysphagia 290
Esophagus and Trachea Injury 290
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury 290
Hypoglossal Nerve Injury 291
Thoracic Duct Injury 291
Sympathetic Chain Injury 291
Excessive Bleeding 291
Postoperative Hematoma 291
Graft Bed Preparation 291
Graft Dislocation 291
Graft Pseudarthrosis 291
Vertebral Avascular Necrosis 291
Ventral Plating Complications 291
Subaxial Dorsal Approaches 291
Neurologic Deterioration 291
Postoperative Instability and Kyphosis 292
Cervicothoracic Junction (C7-T3): Complication Avoidance 292
Cervicothoracic Junction Ventral Surgery Complications 292
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury 292
Thoracic Duct Injury 292
Major Vessel, Lung Apex, and Gland Injuries 292
Brachial Plexus Injury 292
Intercostal Neuralgia 292
Chest Wall Deformity and Scar 292
Thoracic, Lumbar, and Sacral Spine: Complication Avoidance 292
Dorsal Surgery Complications 292
Instability and Deformity 292
Instrumented Fusion Complications 293
Neurologic Deterioration 293
Ventral Surgery Complications 293
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Complications 293
Pulmonary Injury 293
Lumbar Sympathetic Plexus Injury 293
Superior Hypogastric Plexus Injury 293
Great Vessel Injury 293
Visceral Injury 293
Artery of Adamkiewicz 293
Deep Vein Thrombosis 293
Abdominal Incisional Hernia, Prolonged Ileus, and Hemorrhage 294
Shoulder-Girdle Dysfunction 294
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Complication Avoidance 294
Thoracoscopic Approaches 294
Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion 294
Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty 294
Key References 294
References 295
25 Patient Selection for Spine Surgery 297
Summary of Key Points 297
Patient Evaluation 297
Low Back Pain: Evidence for Treatment 298
Low Back Surgery for Adult Low-Grade Spondylolisthesis 298
Conservative versus Surgical Treatment 298
Low-Grade Spondylolisthesis: To Fuse or Not to Fuse? What is the Role of Instrumentation and the Best Approach? 298
Lumbar Fusion for Back Pain without Signs of Instability 300
Clinical Results for the Conservative and Surgical Treatment of Mechanical Low Back Pain 300
Nonsurgical Options 301
Conclusions 301
Key References 302
References 303
26 Masqueraders of Spinal Pathology 305
Summary of Key Points 305
Musculoskeletal System 305
Shoulder 305
Impingement Syndrome/Rotator Cuff Tear 305
Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis 306
Hip 307
Hip Osteoarthritis 307
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome 308
Sacroiliac Joint 308
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction 308
Nervous System 309
Compression Neuropathy 309
Upper Extremity Compression Neuropathies 309
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. 309
Median Neuropathy. 311
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. 311
Ulnar Neuropathy. 312
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. 312
Radial Neuropathy. 312
Lower Extremity Compression Neuropathies 312
Piriformis Syndrome. 312
Meralgia Paresthetica. 313
Metabolic Neuropathy: Diabetic Neuropathy 313
Visceral Organs and Related Systems 314
Cardiovascular System 314
Myocardial Ischemia 314
Aortic Aneurysm 314
Vascular Claudication 315
Infective (Bacterial) Endocarditis 316
Pulmonary System: Pancoast Tumor 316
Gastrointestinal System 316
Genitourinary System 317
Urolithiasis (Kidney Stones) 317
Gynecologic System 317
Summary 318
Key References 318
References 319
27 Bone Modeling and Remodeling 321
Summary of Key Points 321
Types of Bone 321
Bone Formation 321
Vertebral Bone Formation 322
Ossification Centers of the Vertebrae 322
Bone Modeling and Remodeling 322
Bone Modeling during Growth 322
Physiologic Bone Remodeling after Growth 322
Bone Modeling and Remodeling and the Basic Multicellular Unit 322
Age-Related Bone Remodeling (Bone Loss) 323
Modeling and Remodeling in Response to Mechanical Forces 323
Mechanotransduction 324
Genetic Factors 325
Systemic Hormones 325
Exercise 326
Prostaglandins and Growth Factors 326
Stem Cells 326
Key References 327
References 328
28 Spine Fusion 331
Summary of Key Points 331
Anatomy of the Bone-Bone Interface 331
Histologic Components 331
Biomechanical Properties of Graft Material 332
Incorporation of Bone Graft 332
Differences in Cancellous and Cortical Bone Graft Incorporation 332
Biomechanics of Graft Incorporation 333
Temporal Profile of Graft Incorporation 333
Host Response and Incorporation of Autograft and Allograft 334
Modeling and Remodeling Associated with Spine Fusion 334
Growth Factors and Cytokines in Regulating Bone Remodeling 334
Biomechanics of Fusion 335
Biomechanics of the Fusion Mass 335
Positioning of Bone Graft 335
Kyphotic Deformity and Bone Graft Positioning 336
Load Sharing 336
Stress Shielding 338
Biomechanical Consideration at Specific Sites 338
Conclusion 339
Acknowledgment 339
Key References 339
References 340
29 Biology of Spine Fusion 342
Summary of Key Points 342
Local Factors 342
Graft Properties: Osteoinduction, Osteogenicity, Osteoconduction, and Connectivity 342
Graft Material 342
Autograft 342
Demineralized Bone Matrix 343
Allograft 343
Xenograft 343
Ceramics 344
Animal Studies. 344
Human Studies. 344
Mechanical Stability 344
Animal Studies: Spinal Instrumentation 344
Human Studies: Spinal Instrumentation 345
Graft Site Preparation 345
Soft Tissue Bed 345
Systemic Factors 346
Nicotine 346
Drugs 346
Osteoporosis 346
Hormones 346
Fusion Enhancers 346
Electrical Stimulation 346
Electrical Devices 347
Human Studies 347
Growth Factors 347
Animal Studies 347
Human Studies 348
Bone Morphogenetic Proteins: Adverse Events 348
Ectopic Bone Formation: Animal Studies 348
Ectopic Bone Formation: Human Studies 349
Posterior and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusions. 349
Swelling, Hematoma, and Dysphagia in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion 349
Bony Resorption and Graft Subsidence 349
Cancer-Related Risks 349
Painful Seroma and Mass Effect in Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spine Surgery 349
Bone Morphogenetic Proteins and the Rising Costs of Health Care 349
Future Directions and Emerging Technologies 350
Key References 350
References 351
30 Osteointegration (Osseointegration) 356
Summary of Key Points 356
Osteointegration (Osseointegration) 356
Osteoconductivity 356
Biomaterials 356
Metals 356
Surface Texture 356
Other Materials 357
Surgical Applications 358
Interbody Fusion 358
Pedicle Screws 358
Spacers, Scaffold, Carrier 359
Artificial Discs 359
Vertebral Augmentation 360
Summary 360
Key References 361
References 362
31 Bone Void Fillers 364
Summary of Key Points 364
Use of Cancellous Bone Grafts Versus Substitutes 364
Role of Cancellous Bone 364
General Characteristics of a Successful Bone Graft 364
Osteogenesis 365
Osteoinduction 365
Osteoconduction 365
Potential Uses of Natural and Synthetic Bone Grafts 365
Graft Materials 365
Autograft 365
Pro 365
Con 365
Osteoconductive Matrices 366
Allograft 366
Pro 366
Con 366
Demineralized Bone Matrix 367
Xenograft 367
Ceramics 367
Noninjectable Ceramics 367
Rapidly Resorbing Ceramics 367
Intermediate Resorbing Ceramics 368
Slowly Resorbing Ceramics 368
Injectable Ceramics: Calcium Phosphate Cement 368
Collagen 368
Nonbiologic Osteoconductive Substrates 368
Qualitative Assessment of Ceramics 368
Biologic and Synthetic Composite Grafts 370
Osteogenic and Osteoinductive Bone Marrow Aspirate 370
Background 370
Gene Therapy 370
Bone Marrow Aspirate and Bone Composites 371
Bone Marrow Aspirate and Synthetic Composites 371
Bone Morphogenetic Protein and Synthetic Composites 371
Summary 373
Key References 373
References 374
32 Biologics in Spine Fusion Surgery 376
Summary of Key Points 376
Autograft 376
Iliac Crest Bone Graft 376
Local Bone Graft 377
Bone Graft Extenders 377
Allograft 377
Demineralized Bone Matrix 377
Ceramics 377
Mesenchymal Stem Cells 378
Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein–2 (rhBMP-2) 378
Conclusion 379
Key References 380
References 381
33 Materials and Material Properties 384
Summary of Key Points 384
Forces 384
Atomic Bonds, Structures, and Property Relationships 385
Mechanical Properties 386
Spinal Implants: Rigid Versus Dynamic 387
Biologic Materials 388
Stainless Steel 388
Titanium-Based Alloys 388
Surface Structure and Modifications of Alloys 388
Tantalum 389
Synthetic Polymers 389
Bone Morphogenetic Protein 390
Summary 391
Key References 391
References 392
34 Biomechanical Testing 393
Summary of Key Points 393
Background 393
Bench-Type Tests for Approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 394
Analysis 394
In Vitro Testing 396
Terminology 396
Specimen Selection 399
Species 399
Classification 399
Sample Size 399
Number of Segments 399
Sequence 399
Testing Environment 399
Specimen Handling and Preparation 399
Safety. 399
Storage. 399
Preparation. 399
Testing Apparatus 399
Spinal Loading Simulator 399
Motion Measurement System 399
Testing Methods 400
Static Strength Testing 400
Stability Testing 400
Hybrid Testing 400
Presurgery. 400
Postsurgery. 400
Load Versus Displacement Control 400
Analog Tissue Testing 400
In Silico Testing 401
Background 401
Model Development 401
In Silico Study 402
Clinical Objective 404
Summary 404
Acknowledgments 404
Key References 404
References 405
35 Computational Modeling of the Spine 407
Summary of Key Points 407
Finite Element Models 407
Modeling of Spinal Elements 407
Three-Dimensional Reconstruction and Structural Modeling 407
Material Definition 408
Vertebral Bodies, End Plates, and Facet Cartilages. 408
Intervertebral Disc: Anulus Fibrosus and Nucleus Pulposus. 408
Ligaments. 409
Articular Facet Joints. 409
Loads and Boundary Conditions 410
Biomechanical Applications 410
Disc Degeneration and Vertebral Osteoporosis Simulation 410
Modeling and Analysis of the Instrumented Spine 411
Analysis of Fusion 411
Analysis of Arthroplasty 412
Analysis of Dynamic Systems 412
Analysis of Cement Augmentation 412
Summary 413
Key References 413
References 414
36 Electrodiagnostic Studies 416
Summary of Key Points 416
Key Anatomy for Electrodiagnosis 416
Nerve Fiber Injury Types and Relevance 416
Components of the Electrodiagnostic Examination 417
Nerve Conduction Studies 417
Motor Conduction Studies 418
Sensory Conduction Studies 418
Needle Electrode Examination 419
Late Responses 420
H Reflex. 420
F Waves. 420
Electrodiagnostic Localization of Spinal Disorders 420
Radiculopathy 420
Case Studies 422
Polyradiculopathy 422
Cervical Root Avulsion 422
Lumbar Canal Stenosis 423
Postoperative Electrodiagnostic Examination 423
Recommendations for the Referring Physician 424
Key References 425
References 426
37 Intraoperative Monitoring in Routine and Complex Surgery 427
Summary of Key Points 427
Brief History 427
How They Work 427
SSEPs 427
MEPs 427
EMGs 428
Use in Routine Spine Surgery 428
Use in Complex Spine Surgery 429
Conclusion 429
Key References 429
References 430
38 Big Data in Health Care 432
Summary of Key Points 432
What is Big Data Analytics? 432
Role of Big Data in Health Care 432
Evidence-Based Medicine 432
Big Data and Research 433
Value 433
Communicating with Patients 433
Decreasing Cost 434
Limitations of Big Data 434
A Tipping Point in the Big Data Revolution 434
Big Data Going Forward 435
Which Data to Collect 435
Components of Big Data 435
Novel Health Care Data Infrastructure Systems 436
The Future of Big Data 436
Key References 436
References 437
39 Spine Registries 438
Summary of Key Points 438
Registry Design 438
Current Status 439
Defining High-Quality Registries 439
Active Prospective Spine Registries 439
High-Volume Registries 439
Evaluating Cost Effectiveness Using Registry Data 439
Device and Implant-Based Registries 439
Subspecialty Registries 439
Future Trends/Areas for Improvement 442
Conclusions 442
Key References 442
References 443
40 Basic Biomechanically Relevant Anatomy 444
Summary of Key Points 444
Biomechanics 444
Cartesian Coordinate System 444
Vectors, Scalars, Bending Moments, and the Instantaneous Axis of Rotation 444
Free Body Analysis 445
Newton’s Laws 445
Hooke’s Law and Stress-Strain Curves 445
Elastic Modulus 446
Section Modulus and Moment of Inertia 446
Basic Biomechanics of Bone 446
Avulsion Fracture 446
Anterior Wedge Compression Fractures 446
Flexion-Distraction Fracture (Chance Fracture) 447
Burst Fracture 447
Torsion 447
Basic Anatomy of the Spine 447
Vertebral Body 448
Intervertebral Disc 448
Facet Joints 449
Dorsal Elements 450
Ligaments 451
Musculature 452
Application of Basic Principles to Instrumentation 453
Implant Properties 453
Application to Implants 454
Summary 457
Key References 457
References 458
41 Spinal Implant Attributes 459
Summary of Key Points 459
Distraction Fixation 459
Three-Point Bending Fixation 459
Terminal Three-Point Bending Fixation 461
Combined Distraction and Three-Point Bending Fixation 461
Tension Band (Compression) Fixation 462
Loading of Rigid or Semirigid Distraction and Compression Constructs 463
Comparison of Three-Point Bending and Tension Band Fixation 464
Key References 465
References 466
42 Implant Attributes 467
Summary of Key Points 467
Cantilever 467
Cantilevers in Spinal Instrumentation 467
Bone-Screw Cantilever 467
Resistance to Shear Stress 467
Resistance to Bending Moment 468
Other Forces and Moments at the Bone-Screw Interface 469
Screw-Rod Interface 469
Clinical Modes of Failure and Strategies to Reduce Their Incidence 470
Bone-Screw Interface Failure 470
Strategies to Increase the Resistive Moment 470
Strategies to Decrease the Applied Moment 471
Screw-Rod Interface Failure 471
Strategies to Reduce the Incidence of Implant Failure at the Screw-Rod Interface 472
Conclusion 472
Key References 472
References 473
43 Iatrogenic Spine Destabilization 474
Summary of Key Points 474
Biomechanical Considerations 474
Ligamentous Disruption 474
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Front Cover 1238
Benzel's Spine Surgery, 2-Volume Set 1239
Copyright Page 1242
Dedication 1243
Contributors 1244
Preface 1257
Risk Taking 1257
Repetition 1257
What Is a Complication? 1257
Bias and Conflict of Interest 1259
In Memoriam 1260
Table Of Contents 1261
Video Contents 1268
4.4 Tumors, Vascular Malformations, and Related Lesions 1269
108 Cellular Injection Techniques for Discogenic Pain 1269
Summary of Key Points 1269
Cellular Therapy for Disc Repair 1270
Cell Preparation Techniques 1270
Procedure 1270
Discussion 1271
Key References 1272
References 1273
109 Primary and Metastatic Bone Lesions 1275
Summary of Key Points 1275
Symptoms 1275
Radiologic Evaluation 1275
Management 1276
Biopsy 1276
Medical Staging 1276
Surgical Staging and Classification 1276
Treatment 1277
Medical Therapy 1277
Surgery 1277
Complications 1277
Radiotherapy 1278
Primary Lesions 1278
Benign Primary Tumors 1278
Osteochondroma 1278
Hemangioma 1278
Imaging. 1278
Histology. 1278
Management. 1278
Eosinophilic Granuloma 1279