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DescriptionWFNS Spine Committee Textbook on Thoracic Spine is a comprehensive, illustrated review of surgical management of the thoracic spine, from the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.This book is divided into 53 chapters, beginning with applied anatomy of the thoracic spine. A wide variety of spinal conditions are covered such as tuberculosis and vascular malformations of the spine. Topics include spinal tumours, spine biomechanics, spinal deformity and infections of the thoracic spine. Procedures covered range from endoscopic and robot assisted discectomy to microsurgery for transitional thoracic disc herniation, and 360 degree excision and reconstruction of the thoracic spine.Enhanced by over 550 illustrations, images and tables, WFNS Spine Committee Textbook on Thoracic Spine provides clear guidance for postgraduate students, junior consultants and senior practicing neurosurgeons.Key FeaturesThis is a comprehensive, illustrated review of surgical management of the thoracic spine, from the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.Divided into 53 chapters, beginning with applied anatomy of the thoracic spine.A wide variety of spinal conditions are covered such as tuberculosis and vascular malformations of the spine.Topics include spinal tumors, spine biomechanics, spinal deformity and infections of the thoracic spine.Procedures covered range from endoscopic and robot assisted discectomy to microsurgery for transitional thoracic disc herniation, and 360 degree excision and reconstruction of the thoracic spine.Enhanced by over 550 illustrations, images and tables.It provides clear guidance for postgraduate students, junior consultants and senior practicing neurosurgeons.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Applied Anatomy of the Thoracic SpineChapter 2 Cementoplasty in Spontaneous Thoracic Spine FracturesChapter 3 Intradural Extramedullary Tumors of Thoracic SpineChapter 4 Lateral Extracavitary Approach to the Thoracic SpineChapter 5 Management of Tumors of the Thoracolumbar SpineChapter 6 Spine and Spinal Cord TumorsChapter 7 Surgical Treatment of Thoracic Spinal Stenosis by Minimally Invasive SurgeryChapter 8 Thoracic Disc HerniationsChapter 9 Thoracic Spinal Canal NarrowingChapter 10 Thoracic Spine BiomechanicsChapter 11 Thoracic Spine Tumors and Minimal Access Spine SurgeryChapter 12 Tuberculosis of the Thoracic SpineChapter 13 Costo-TransversectomyChapter 14 Antero-Lateral Exposure of the Dorso-Lumbar SpineChapter 15 Spinal Vascular MalformationsChapter 16 Endoscopic Approach to Anterior Thoracic SpineChapter 17 History of Thoracic Disc HerniationChapter 18 Interventional Neuroradiology in Hypervascular Spinal NeoplasmsChapter 19 Lateral Extracavitary Approach to Thoracic SpineChapter 20 Pedicle Screws and Rods for Stabilisation of the Thoracic SpineChapter 21 Trans Axillary Approach to the Upper Dorsal SpineChapter 22 Transclavicular Transmanubrial Approach to the Anterior Upper Thoracic SpineChapter 23 Trans Pedicular Approach-A Gate Way to the SpineChapter 24 Trans-Thoracic Disc ExcisionChapter 25 Minimally Access Vitom ThoracotomyChapter 26 Minimally Invasive Thoracoscopic DiscectomyChapter 27 Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament in Thoracic SpineChapter 28 Ossified Ligamentum Flavum in Thoracic SpineChapter 29 Percutaneous Endoscopic Thoracic Discectomy with FacetoplastyChapter 30 Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation in Thoracic Spine: Extrapedicular ApproachChapter 31 Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Metastatic Tumors of the Thoracic SpineChapter 32 Thoracic Spinal Cord TumorsChapter 33 Thoracic Spinal DeformityChapter 34 Transthoracic Approach for Ossified Posterior Longitudinal Ligament of the Thoracic SpineChapter 35 Infections of Thoracic SpineChapter 36 Microsurgery for Transitional Thoracic Disc HerniationChapter 37 Minimally Invasive Robotic Assisted Thoracic Spine SurgeryChapter 38 Percutaneous Pedicle Screws and Rods for Spinal Stabilisation-Operative TechniqueChapter 39 Transdural Spinal Cord HerniationChapter 40 Techniques of Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation: Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty and VesselplastyChapter 41 Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery for Thoracic Spinal DiseasesChapter 42 Morphometric Study of the Thoracic VertebraeChapter 43 Early Onset ScoliosisChapter 44 Image Guided Thoracic Pedicle Screw PlacementChapter 45 Ligamental Hypertrophy in Thoracic SpineChapter 46 Posterolateral Approach to the Thoracic SpineChapter 47 Vascular Malformations of the Spinal CordChapter 48 Surgical Management of Tuberculous Infection in the Thoracic SpineChapter 49 Minimally Invasive Anterior Approach to the SpineChapter 50 Anterior Approach to the Chest and Thoracic SpineChapter 51 Thoracic LaminectomyChapter 52 Thoracic Spine Tuberculosis, Diagnosis and ManagementChapter 53 Pattern of Spinal Tumors at a Neurosurgical Centre in India