Osteoblastomas are primary bone tumors with an affinity for the spine. They typically involve
the posterior elements, although extension through the pedicles into the vertebral body is …

Pseudotumor cerebri, or benign intracranial hypertension, is characterized by intracranial
hypertension of unknown etiology typically in obese women <45 years of age, and can be …

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a devastating neuropsychological condition
afflicting a small percentage of athletes partaking in high-impact sports. The onset of symptoms …

Introduction: Metastatic spinal disease is a source of significant morbidity in patients with
cancer. Recent advancements in adjuvant oncologic therapy has led to increased survival for …

Background: Cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screws are an alternative to traditional pedicle
screws (PS) for lumbar fixation. The proposed benefits of CBT screws include decreased …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) presents in various forms ranging from mild alterations of
consciousness to an unrelenting comatose state and death. In the most severe form of TBI, the …

Background: Cervical spine deformity is a potentially devitalizing problem. Contemporary
techniques for repair and reconstruction include fusion using rods of tapered diameter alone, …

Background Isolated intraspinal neurosarcoidosis is a rare clinical entity, with most reports
describing intramedullary involvement in adults. Case Description We detail the case of a 9-…

Acute neurological deterioration from intratumoral hemorrhage within a cerebellar pilocytic
astrocytoma in an adult is an extremely rare presentation of this otherwise benign, …

Background: Vertebral hemangiomas (VHs) are common benign tumors that only rarely
become symptomatic. There is a paucity of data regarding their surgical management and …