Publisher's Synopsis
This comprehensive monograph is devoted to the surgical treatment of disorders of the sacral region of the spine. Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics are reviewed, and a chapter on the anthropology of the human tail bone is included.;Chapters on congenital malformations, benign and malignant tumours, trauma and fractures of the sacrum have been contributed by authorities in the field. The book has orthopaedic and neurosurgical contributors, and is a useful reference for both specialities.
