While fusion remains a key method for treatment of spinal deformity correction, ultimately some patients may be treated with motion-preserving surgery. University of Washington doctors discuss the...
Very young patients with spinal deformity pose major treatment challenges due to their potential to develop major spinal deformity with ongoing growth. Understanding the nature of a scoliosis and...
Certain arthritic conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, often manifests at the junction of the skull to the neck, as well as its upper two motion segments. Dr. Virany Hillard, assistant...
Complications are rare but real risks of any medical or surgical intervention. This program takes a look into complications that may arise for patients with arthritic conditions, including...
Attempts to avoid fusion surgery, the intentional stiffening of formerly mobile lumbar motion segments, are under way as developments in less invasive procedures emerge. Dr. John Devine, Lt. Col....
The upper cervical spine with its two bone segments is the most complicated and vulnerable region of the human spinal column, making it a target for a number of arthritic disorders. Dr. Randy...
Patients who require reconstructive spine surgery frequently face major challenges. Dr. Alan Crockard, a consultant neurosurgeon based in London, discusses the very contentious theory that a fusion...
Low back pain is a common but unspecific symptom for arthritis sufferers. There are, however, a number of pathologic conditions, which may require even further attention. The University of...
One of the goals of deformity surgery in the spine is to minimize the length of a fusion to preserve best possible motion of non-affected spine segments. A number of factors can contribute to...
Starting from very humble, largely manipulative non-operative beginnings, spinal deformity surgery has risen to making positively life-changing differences possible, even in the most severely...
