Tag: Spinal Cord Compression
Radiculopathy and myelopathy at segments adjacent to the site of a previous anterior cervical arthrodesis.
Posted: December 5, 2015 at 8:13 am / Degenerative
This study by Hilibrand et al remains one of the most widely cited studies in regarding adjacent segment disease following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. The study population of 374 consecutive patients (409 fusions) were followed prospectively for the development of adjacent segment disease, as defined by symptomatic radiculopathy or myelopathy, at an adjacent segment […]
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Abnormal magnetic-resonance scans of the lumbar spine in asymptomatic subjects. A prospective investigation.
Posted: November 23, 2015 at 10:51 am / Degenerative
This study published by Boden et al in 1990 was a landmark study that continues to be one of the most referenced works of all time relating to spinal disorders. Despite this study being referenced over 1000 times in the medical literature, there are several modern day concerns /criticisms of this study that must be […]
