Study Design. This investigation was conducted in two parts. In the first part, a morphometric
analysis of critical cervical pedicle dimensions were measured to create guidelines for …

… Understanding that the Abumi technique for screw insertion is distinctly different from
either of the methods evaluated by Kramer et al 14 and Ludwig et al, 15 the purpose of this …

The use of posterior cervical spine fixation has become increasingly popular in recent years.
Dissatisfaction with lateral mass fixation, especially at the cervicothoracic junction, has led …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Rheumatoid arthritis affects over 2 million patients in the United
States. It is the most common inflammatory disorder of the cervical spine. The natural history …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Vertebral osteomyelitis can be successfully treated with spinal
immobilization and parenteral antibiotics. Failure of medical therapy may necessitate surgical …

Study Design. A retrospective review. Objective. The purpose of this study is to document a
series of cases of neurologic deficit following percutaneous vertebral stabilization, to identify …

This review will summarize the major efforts currently underway to develop osteoinductive
bone graft substitutes for minimally invasive spine fusions. The primary categories of …

Background: Lateral mass screw fixation with plates or rods has become the standard method
of posterior cervical spine fixation and stabilization for a variety of surgical indications. …

An understanding of precise biologic mechanisms at work during spinal fusion healing is
just beginning to evolve. Current molecular biology research has shown this process to be …

… Ludwig or a member of his immediate family has received royalties from DePuy and Globus
Medical; is a member of speakers' bureau or has made paid presentation on behalf of AO, …