20 Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Aging Spine
10.1055/b-0040-177402 20 Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Aging SpineJohn Paul G. Kolcun, Jason I. Liounakos, Michael Y. Wang Abstract The population of the United States and other developed countries is…
21 Techniques for Spinal Instrumentation in the Aging Spine
10.1055/b-0040-177403 21 Techniques for Spinal Instrumentation in the Aging SpineDarryl DiRisio Abstract In this chapter, the challenges pertaining to instrumentation of the aged spine will be discussed, especially as it…
10 External Orthosis Management
10.1055/b-0040-177392 10 External Orthosis ManagementKaren A Petronis Abstract The prevalence of spine fracture in the aging patient has increased. Standard fracture management protocols do not always apply to this population…
19 Vertebral Augmentation for Insufficiency Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-177401 19 Vertebral Augmentation for Insufficiency FracturesVincent J. Miele, Matthew Pease Abstract Vertebral compression fractures (VCF) are a common pathology in the aging osteoporotic spine. Percutaneous vertebral augmentation (PVA) after…
18 Interventional Pain Treatment Options
10.1055/b-0040-177400 18 Interventional Pain Treatment OptionsEric A.K. Mayer, Ryan Zate Abstract In 2016, there were approximately 46 million Americans aged 65 and over. This number is expected to double by…
16 Sagittal Plane Malalignment and Degenerative Scoliosis in the Aging Spine
10.1055/b-0040-177398 16 Sagittal Plane Malalignment and Degenerative Scoliosis in the Aging SpineCasey Slattery, Kushagra Verma, Samantha Sokol, Sigurd Berven Abstract Degenerative deformity in the aging spine has become a prevalent…
