Seminars in Spine Surgery

Seminars in Spine Surgery, edited by Sam W. Weisel from the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at George Washington University, offers reviews by noted authors on topics primarily involving the bony spine. Guest editors of both clinical and academic distinction have presented a variety of subjects, including cervical trauma, spinal stenosis, and neoplastic diseases of the spine. As of its third volume, the journal has devoted each issue to a single topic. The subscription fees are modest and feature a special low rate for students and residents. The purpose ofSeminars in Spine Surgeryis to address selected clinical topics that cover all parts of the spine, including basic anatomy and physiology, patho-physiology, and state-of-the-art methods of evaluation and treatment. For example, the inaugural issue focused on lumbar disk disease, discussing in considerable depth the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and methods of treatment, including surgical techniques and conservative approaches. Other issues deal with