• This is a comprehensive, illustrated review of surgical management of the thoracic spine, from the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Divided into 53 chapters, beginning with applied anatomy of the thoracic spine.

• A wide variety of spinal conditions are covered such as tuberculosis and vascular malformations of the spine.

• Topics include spinal tumours, spine biomechanics, spinal deformity and infections of the thoracic spine.

• Procedures covered range from endoscopic and robot assisted discectomy to microsurgery for transitional thoracic disc herniation, and 360 degree excision and reconstruction of the thoracic spine.

• Enhanced by over 550 illustrations, images and tables.

• It provides clear guidance for postgraduate students, junior consultants and senior practising neurosurgeons.