Abstract
Thoracic spine instability is unusual because of the anatomical support provided by the rib cage. Nevertheless, it does result from a myriad of causes and may place the spinal cord and nerve roots at risk with potentially devastating neurological consequences. The field of surgical stabilization of the thoracic spine has evolved in terms of its anatomical approaches, instrumentation, techniques for arthrodesis, and intraoperative evaluation, all of which have led to better patient outcomes. Selecting appropriate patients and surgical treatments as well as appropriately managing these patients before and after surgery is paramount to success.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Pages | 455-458 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780123851574 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780123851581 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Costotransversectomy
- Electrophysiological intraoperative monitoring
- Interbody grafts
- Neuronavigation
- Pedicle screws
- Thoracic arthrodesis
- Thoracic instability
- Thoracic instrumentation
- Thoracic stabilization
- Thoracoscopy
- Thoracotomy
- Transpedicular approach
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine