Neupsy Key

Summary of Key Points • Decision making in complex spinal problems can be made easier by applying a systematic approach. • “Problem, Goals, Tools, Plan” is a scheme that can…

Summary of Key Points • Spinal deformity must be a major consideration in developing a surgical management strategy in the degenerative spine. • Preoperative planning and careful patient selection are…

Summary of Key Points • Sagittal plane imbalance resulting from spondylolisthesis is often a greater cause of disability than the spondylolisthesis itself. • The generally accepted means of surgical treatment…

Summary of Key Points • Condyle fractures can be a form of atlanto-occipital dislocation and may need to be managed surgically when there is alar ligament disruption or neural compression….

Summary of Key Points • Imaging the spine after trauma should be rapid, accurate, and performed in concordance with the primary and secondary trauma survey. • High-quality computed tomography imaging…

Summary of Key Points • Subaxial cervical spine injuries encompass a broad spectrum of acute traumatic injuries. • Assessment of spinal stability and injury classification facilitates management. • Adequate decompression…

Summary of Key Points • All patients with injuries to the spinal column will require appropriate nonoperative management during their care. • The majority of spine fractures can be managed…

Summary of Key Points • Occipitocervical injuries should always be suspected in cases of high-impact trauma. • It is relevant to evaluate for additional injuries. • Special attention should be…

Summary of Key Points • Low lumbar fractures below L3 do not behave like thoracolumbar injuries. • Neurologic deficits are not as common as thoracolumbar injuries. • Sagittal alignment is…