@article{695659, recid = {695659}, author = {Menchetti, Pier Paolo Maria.}, title = {Minimally invasive surgery of the lumbar spine [electronic resource] /}, publisher = {Springer,}, address = {Dordrecht :}, pages = {1 online resource (358 pages)}, year = {2013}, abstract = {Minimally invasive procedures are increasingly utilized and are replacing open surgery to reduce scarring and pain, enhance patient recovery, and minimize cost. This guide provides step-by-step guidance, expert instruction, and detailed illustration of the most recent minimally invasive orthopedic spine procedures. With a variety of chapters covering critical developments in the field including the utilization of biologic materials, image-guided surgery, and bone fusion, this guide delves into discussions of indications, methods for preoperative planning, complication avoidance strategies, and patient outcomes.}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/695659}, }