The orthotic management of spinal trauma remains an essential treatment option. However, the indications for orthotic management are constantly changing because of the evolving concepts of stability, indications for surgery,…
Optimal and Safe Use of C-Arm X-Ray Fluoroscopy Units Peter J. Mas Introduction The use of fluoroscopic imaging procedures allows healthcare professionals to view the examination and procedure of the patient…
Introduction Ankylosing spinal conditions are a group of disorders that lead to progressive bony fusion of the axial skeleton, resulting in a “stiff spine.” The two distinct clinical entities most…
Introduction Complications and adverse events in the management of spinal trauma can occur in any organ system. Avoidance and prevention of these complications requires multidisciplinary knowledge in spinal cord medicine….
Introduction: Scope and Purpose Osteoporosis is a common disease that is characterized by structural deterioration of bone architecture and manifests itself as fragility fractures occurring at multiple skeletal sites, most…
We define a complication as a disease process that occurs in addition to a principal illness. In the lexicon of diagnosis-related groupings, complications are comorbidities. However, a broken implant complicating…
Introduction Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating event for the affected individual who may, as a result, develop significant motor, sensory, and autonomic deficits. These losses often translate into…
Introduction Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a potentially devastating event for individuals. Given the vast impact of SCI on individuals and society combined with the economic burden, it is…
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Introduction The last century has brought remarkable advances in the field of orthopaedic traumatology. The creation and dissemination of this new knowledge could not have been possible without the ability…
