Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) accounts for the majority of primary malignant brain tumors
and remains virtually incurable despite extensive surgical resection, radiotherapy, and …

Rationale Clinical data support a correlation between smoking and the incidence and severity
of some chronic pain conditions. However, the impact of nicotine on neuropathic pain has …

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate the neurovascular and anatomical
differences in patients with lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV) and the associated …

Background Thoracolumbar burst fractures include a spectrum of treatment options ranging
from conservative management to multilevel fusion with or without corpectomy. Given the …

Objectives Spine surgeons at a Level 1 Trauma Center have observed a high incidence of
spine and spinal cord injuries owing to falls from tree stands. These injuries have been …

Intraosseous angiolipomas are very rare tumors occurring most commonly in the ribs and
mandible. Only two cases with intracranial involvement have been reported in the literature. …

Introduction: Endoscopic techniques in spine surgery continue to gain popularity due to their
potential for decreased blood loss and post-operative pain. However, limited studies have …

OBJECTIVE Traumatic vertebral artery injuries (TVAIs) are a common finding in cervical
spine trauma and can predispose patients to posterior circulation infarction. While extensive …

Background Lumbar decompression is a commonly performed procedure for the operative
management of several degenerative lumbar spinal pathologies. Although open approaches …

Vagal nerve stimulators (VNS) are indicated as a palliative treatment for medically refractory
epilepsy. The vagus nerve may have a variable position within the carotid sheath and may …