Main description:

This practical introduction to spine biologics provides readers with a thorough but concise review of the principles and clinical applications as they apply to spine surgery. It conveys in simple terms the important mechanistic concepts and prepares surgeons to be more conversant is these rapidly developing new treatments. The book will provide an armamentarium of knowledge so that surgeons can critically evaluate data and new technologies for themselves. This first-of-its-kind reference provides a much needed primer on the biology of disc and nerve regeneration and spinal fusion.

Contents:

Introduction. Principles of Tissue Regeneration in the Spine. Bony Fusion. Disc Regeneration. Nerve Regeneration. Bony Fusion. Anatomic Location and Mechanisms. Classification of Products. Potential Complications. Degenerative Disc Disease. Indications: Difficulty of Diagnosis and Placebo Effect. Improvement of Pain Versus Advanced Imaging. Classification of Products. Spinal Cord Injury (Nerve Root Regeneration). Neuroprotective versus Neuroregenerative Approaches. Classification of Products. Promising Advances On the Horizon.