This popular book provides clear, expert descriptions of the instrumentation currently in use for spine stabilization and fusion. Experienced surgeons discuss indications, guidelines for patient selection, operating room techniques, anticipated outcomes, potential complications, and documented results. Your understanding will be deepened by nearly 600 high-quality surgical photographs and illustrations. "Excellent...covers the majority of spinal stabilization procedures...the authors are very knowledgeable... recommended for those new to spinal stabilization and [for] experienced spinal surgeons." - Journal of Orthopedic Trauma