… The indications for spinal radiosurgery at our institution have evolved over time and will
continue to evolve as clinical experience increases. This is similar to the evolution of indications …

The facet joint is a crucial anatomic region of the spine owing to its biomechanical role in
facilitating articulation of the vertebrae of the spinal column. It is a diarthrodial joint with …

… We will then be able to directly compare treatment plans on the basis of both cranial … this
will not be the case; instead, forward-thinking physicians in thoracic and general surgery will …

Object. The role of stereotactic radiosurgery in treating renal cell carcinoma (RCC) metastases
to the spine has previously been limited. In this study the authors evaluated the clinical …

The purpose of this review is to present current information from the literature regarding the
pathoanatomy, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, treatment, and outcome …

Object Patients with symptomatic pathological compression fractures require a stabilization
procedure for mechanical control of back pain as well as radiation therapy for the underlying …

… This guide will not only present the benefits and limitations of telemedicine in neurosurgery
in the era of COVID-19 and social distancing policies but will also encourage its routine use …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Iatrogenic injury to the vertebral artery during an anterior cervical
decompression is a rarely mentioned but potentially catastrophic complication. PURPOSE: …

… As this study shows, some will get satisfactory improvement with PT. However, this study
also shows that many with significant disability will opt out for surgical decompression. It is …

Approximately one million spinal surgeries are performed in the United States each year.
The risk of an incidental durotomy (ID) and resultant persistent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) …