Covering both anterior and posterior approaches to dynamic stabilization, this book presents a complete overview of the state-of-the-art technologies in spinal arthroplasty and instrumentation for dynamic stabilization. Each chapter of this authoritative text focuses on a different technology and is written by either the inventor of or an expert on the system.

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

Dynamic Reconstruction of the Spine, Second Edition, is the most up-to-date, comprehensive resource on the instrumentation, technologies, and fundamental science integral to achieving spine motion preservation and stabilization. It is a completely revised text that covers not only the latest technologies and surgical approaches, including MIS techniques, but also significantly more detail on the clinical biomechanics of the spine than the previous edition. Readers will appreciate the guidance this book provides on how to: successfully adopt new technology, find appropriate indications, address common safety and efficacy issues, and answer health economics questions for ethics committees and payers.Key Features:A substantial revision, with entirely new chapters in three quarters of the book, including a large section on basic as well as more advanced biomechanics topicsHighly visual - contains 20% more figures than the previous editionDiscusses and explains current advances in genetic and molecular technologies used to repair the spinal disc Includes an unbiased critique of the pro cons, clinical outcomes, and comparative outcomes of different devicesThis new edition is an indispensable reference for orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and radiologists, as well as residents and fellows seeking the latest information on the technologies used in spine motion preservation and stabilization.