Table of Contents

Part 1 Motion Preservation of the Spine in Context
1 Dynamic Stabilization of the Lumbar Spine
2 Cervical and Lumbar Disc Replacement
3 The Rationale behind Dynamic Posterior Spinal Instrumentation
Part 2 Clinical Biomechanics of the Spine
4 Basic Principles in Biomechanics: Force and Effects
5 Basic Principles in Biomechanics: Loads and Motion (Kinematics)
6 Center of Rotation
7 Biomechanical Testing of the Lumbar Spine
8 Kinematics of the Cervical Spine Motion
9 Biomechanical Testing Protocol for Evaluating Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
10 Finite Element Analysis
11 Biomaterials and Design Engineering
Part 3 Restoration of Cervical Motion Segment
12 Biomechanical Aspects Associated with Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
13 Rationale and Indications for Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
14 Metal-on-Metal Cervical Disc Prostheses
15 Design Rationale and Surgical Technique of Metal-on-Poly Cervical Disc Prostheses
16 Bryan Cervical Disc Device
17 M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc
18 PEEK and Ceramic Cervical Disc Prostheses
19 Complexities of Single- versus Multilevel Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
20 Update on FDA IDE Trials on Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
21 Complications of Cervical Disc Replacement
22 Retrieval Analysis of Cervical Total Disc Replacement
Part 4 Restoration of the Lumbar Motion Segment
23 Kinematics of the Lumbar Spine
24 Kinetics of the Lumbar Spine
25 Rationale and Principles of Dynamic Stabilization in the Lumbar Spine
26 Design Rationale, Indications, and Classification for Pedicle Screw–Based Posterior Dynamic Stabilization Devices
27 Dynamic Stabilization with Graf Ligamentoplasty
28 Clinical Application of Dynesys Dynamic Stabilization
29 Dynamic Stabilization for Revision of Lumbar Spinal Pseudarthrosis with Transition
30 Nonfusion Stabilization of the Degenerated Lumbar Spine with Cosmic
31 Minimally Invasive Posterior Dynamic Stabilization System
32 Clinical Results of IDE Trial of Dynesys for Dynamic Stabilization
33 Classification, Design Rationale, and Mechanism of Action of Interspinous Process Distraction Systems
34 Clinical Results of Interspinous Process Spacers and Complications
35 Clinical Results of IDE Trial of X-Stop Interspinous Systems
36 Clinical Biomechanics of Lumbar Facet Joints
37 The Current Status of Facet Replacement Devices
38 Biomechanics and Rationale of Prosthetic Nucleus Replacement
39 The Raymedica Prosthetic Disc Nucleus (PDN)
40 Classification of Lumbar Nucleus Replacement Systems, Mechanism of Action, and Surgical Technique
41 Biomechanical Consideration for Total Lumbar Disc Replacement
42 Indications for Total Lumbar Disc Replacement
43 Anterior Exposure to the Lumbar Spine
44 Classification of Total Lumbar Disc Replacement
45 Charité Artificial Disc
46 ProDisc-L Artificial Disc
47 Polymer-on-Metal Lumbar TDR Design Rationale and Classification
48 M6-L Artificial Lumbar Disc
49 The Mobidisc Prosthesis
50 Metal-on-Metal Lumbar Total Disc Replacements (Maverick, FlexiCore, Kineflex)
51 Clinical Results of Total Lumbar Disc Replacement
52 Long-Term Outcomes of Lumbar Total Disc Arthroplasty
53 Complications of Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty
54 Complications of Investigational Device Exemption Trial after Total Disc Replacement
55 Complications of Total Lumbar Disc Replacement and Salvage Procedures
56 Multilevel Total Lumbar Disc Replacement
Part 5 Advancements in Lumbar Motion Preservation
57 Advancements in the Design of Lumbar Prosthetic Discs—Theken Disc and Elastomeric Disc Physio-L
58 Concept of Total Joint Replacement in the Lumbar Spine (Flexuspine—Total Disc with Posterior Approach)
59 Assessment of Lumbar Motion Kinematics In Vivo
60 Annulus Repair
61 Minimally Invasive Technology for Lumbar Motion Preservation
62 Molecular and Genetic Therapy in Repair of the Degenerative Disc

About the Author

Neurosurgeon, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, ILProfessor, Dept of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicaco, IL, USA,

Reviews

The editors have succeeded in producing a text that provides a complete and up-to-date reference on the current state of dynamic stabilization, as well as on the technologies that are currently present only in the laboratory or are in the process of transitioning to the clinical realm. ...A very useful text for any clinician who actively treats degenerative disorders of the spine.--Journal of NeurosurgeryExcellent illustrations and well written and well referenced text accessible to those at all levels of expertise...worth its price...a must for any neurosurgeon, orthopaedic surgeon, radiologist, spine resident.--Doody's Book Reviews