Degenerative Diseases of the Cervical Spine

1. Introduction
Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger

2. Anatomical Aspects
Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger

3. Biomechanical Aspects
Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger

4. Preoperative Diagnostics and Indication for Surgery
Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger

5. Conservative Treatment
Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger

6. Choice of Surgical Approach
Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger

7. Choice of Implant
Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger

8. Surgical Technique
Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger

9. Information and Consent of the Patient
Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger

10. Implant Safety and Complication Management
Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger

11. The Future of Cervical Spine Surgery
Alexander König, Uwe Spetzger

Keywords: Medicine & Public Health, Neurosurgery, Surgical Orthopedics, Conservative Orthopedics, Head and Neck Surgery, Traumatic Surgery, General Practice / Family Medicine