Fernando Techy, MD(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine). DVD included

d book on the fascinating area of minimally invasive spine surgery.

ng topic and updated reviews by experienced and influential leaders in the field are always needed. This book goes beyond the basics. Every chapter has detailed descriptions of the indications and surgical techniques by masters.

Students who wish to understand the bedside activity they observe and providers needing a Minimally invasive spine surgery is an evolving topic and updated reviews by experienced and influential leaders in the field are always needed. This book goes beyond the basics. Every chapter has detailed descriptions of the indications and surgical techniques by masters.

Virtually the entire spectrum of the most common and important techniques of minimally invasive spine surgery are concisely yet completely covered. The book moves from the preoperative evaluation to positioning the patient, obtaining appropriate imaging, performing the operation with good technique to postoperative management and how to avoid and manage the most common complications for each procedure.

The editors and authors do a superb job of putting together a precise review of the literature on an important and evolving area of surgery. This book is extremely useful for spine surgeons at all levels to learn new techniques and/or stay current.