Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Written by internationally renowned experts in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, anatomy and neuroradiology, this book presents a comprehensive approach to the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of stenosis of the lumbar spine - a condition that is seen in most humans by the age of 70 or before. Organized into five sections, this multi-contributed book covers the basic science, pathology, diagnosis, non-operative treatment, operative treatment, and post-operative management of stenosis of the lumbar spine. It is comprehensive in its coverage and provides many answers to the major problems in the treatment of spinal stenosis of how to decompress adequately and still maintain stability.