Study Design. A biomechanical study was performed using cadaveric cervical spine specimens.
Objective. To determine the effect of cervical spine fusion on adjacent-level intradiscal …

Study Design. A study of the transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and the posterior lumbar
interbody fusion techniques was performed. Objectives. To describe the transforaminal …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Previous investigators have reported on benefits and risks
associated with vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, but there are limited comparison data available. …

Study Design. An experimental approach was used to test human cadaveric cervical spine
specimens. Objective. To assess the response of the cervical spine to a compressive follower …

Study Design. Intrinsic cervical spinal cord damage represents the serious and permanent
complications that can occur if cervical epidural steroid injections are administered while the …

Study Design. A retrospective review of 20 patients with incidental durotomy treated without
mandatory bed rest. Objectives. To determine whether patients with incidental durotomy can …

OBJECTIVE The authors compared the efficacy and safety of arthroplasty using the Prestige
LP cervical disc with those of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for the …

Study Design. A questionnaire survey. Objective. Estimate the use and justification of the
steroid protocol for spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. Summary of Background Data. There …

Whiplash injury is a relatively common occurrence, but its mechanism and optimal treatment
remain poorly understood. It is estimated that the incidence of whiplash injury is …

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess long-term clinical safety and effectiveness
in patients undergoing anterior cervical surgery using the Prestige LP artificial disc …