Object Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is perceived to be a “benign,” easily treated
condition in the elderly, but reported follow-up periods are brief, usually limited to acute …

BACKGROUND: Over the past 3 decades, the incidence of ICP monitoring has consistently
increased and the indications for placement have expanded. Although ventriculostomy and …

Bacterial biofilms have recently been shown to be important in neurosurgical device-related
infections. Because the concept of biofilms is novel to most practitioners, it is important to …

External ventricular drains (EVD) are associated with a high infection rate. Early detection of
infection is frequently problematic due to a lack of clinical signs and the time period required …

Background: This study compared 7-year safety and efficacy outcomes of activL and ProDisc-L
lumbar total disc replacements in patients with symptomatic, single-level lumbar …

… even heard of, but whose works provided a model for Braxton's own jazz/concert-music
hybrids. Or else Braxton would address his other favored subjects, aesthetics and mysticism. In …

Study Design. A modified Delphi method was used to establish consensus. Subject matter
experts were invited to participate as the expert panel. Best practice statements were …

OBJECTIVE Long-term outcomes of single-level lumbar arthroplasty are understood to be
very good, with the most recent Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) trial showing a < 5% …

BACKGROUND Postoperative pain management is a limiting factor for early ambulation
and discharge following spine fusion surgery. Awake spinal surgery, when combined with …

Assesses the challenges plaguing our higher education system through selections of Ernest
L. Boyer s writings. Having served as chancellor of the State University of New York, the …