vbid/9783031126123

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As the population continues to age worldwide, spinal disease will become more prevalent in the elderly population.� The treatment of spinal disease requires an individual approach encorporating� best practices.� Optimal management in the elderly may differ from younger patients due to increased comorbidities, decreased bone health, and a higher risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality.�� While more and more elderly patients will require evaluation and management of their spinal disease, most modern books discuss operative and nonoperative management based upon disease process.� Techniques and approaches are described for a specific pathology, and are usually tailored for a young or middle aged patient.�� Treatment of Spine Disease in the Elderly:�Cutting Edge Techniques and Technologies�is designed to address this gap in today�s literature by expressly addressing spinal conditions in the elderly and current advanced techniques and technologies for treating their spinal disease.� It will be intended as a resource for the beginning to the advanced surgeon and practitioner�whom undertakes treatment of patients in this age group.��Typham this is the title: Treatment of Spine Disease in the Elderly Cutting Edge Techniques and Technologies