About the Book: Safety in Spine Surgery: Transforming Patient Care and
Optimizing Outcomes
An indispensable resource for spine surgery professionals at all levels of
experience, Safety in Spine Surgery: Transforming Patient Care and Optimizing
Outcomes addresses todayand;s key issues in this complex field. Editor, Michael
Vitale, MD, Chief Quality Officer in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at
Columbia University Medical Center, leads an outstanding team of spine surgeons
and other healthcare professionals who provide clear guidance in improving the
care and safety of adult and pediatric patients undergoing surgery for disorders
of the spine. Timely coverage includes using systems to improve safety and
outcomes (such as adherence to