Overview

The development of new biocompatible implant materials as well as the advances in operative techniques in spinal surgery raise the question as to the prosthetic replacement of degenerated, herniated or injured intervertebral discs. Although disc-surgery accounts for the vast majority of all surgical procedures of the spine, the idea of an artificial disc has not as yet found a final and satisfying solution. The purpose of this book is to give a survey of the state-of-the-art concerning the concept, design, experimental investigations and, in some cases, clinical application of different kinds of disc prostheses. Protagonists and representatives of various scientific groups have made contributions to the text, presenting their individual views, experimental approaches and clinical experience with different kinds of artificial discs.

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Author:   Mario Brock ,  H.M. Mayer ,  Klaus Weigel
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Weight:   0.335kg
ISBN:  

9783540518570

ISBN 10:   3540518576
Pages:   111
Publication Date:   11 March 1991
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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