Radiologic Evaluation of Thoracic Spinal Disease
Spinal disorder constitutes one of the most commonly encountered ailments, affecting up of 80% of the population worldwide, and is a major cause of disability and economic loss. The prevalence of spinal problems has increased significantly with a growing
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Minimally Invasive Thoracic Spine Surgery
Sang-Ho Lee • Junseok Bae Sang-Hyeop Jeon Editors
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Spine Surgery
Editors Sang-Ho Lee Wooridul Hospital Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
Junseok Bae Wooridul Hospital Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
Sang-Hyeop Jeon Wooridul Hospital Busan, Korea (Republic of)
ISBN 978-981-15-6614-1 ISBN 978-981-15-6615-8 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6615-8 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
Foreword
Disorders of the thoracic spine are important and have a significant and measurable impact on health-related quality of life. Spinal disorders involving the thoracic spine include congenital and developmental deformity, degenerative disorders, neoplastic disease, infectious and inflammatory disorders, and trauma. Surgical approaches to the thoracic spine are important for decompression of the neural elements, realignment of the spine, and stabilization of the thoracic spine. Surgical approaches to the thoracic spine are challenging and may involve significant morbidity due to the anatomic barriers of the chest wall and mediastinum and the relatively narrow diameter of the spinal canal relative to the spinal cord. Professor Lee and Bae’s textbook Minimally Invasive Thoracic Spine Surgery offers valuable teaching and lessons regarding safe and effective management of spinal disorders involving the thoracic spine using a minimally invasive approach. The thoracic spine is the longest and least mobile region of the spinal column. Optimal management of disorders of the thoracic spine begins with an accurate diagnosis. The spectrum of disorders a
