13 Cervical Deformity
10.1055/b-0040-177395 13 Cervical DeformitySwetha J. Sundar, Bryan S. Lee, Dominic W. Pelle, Michael P. Steinmetz Abstract Cervical deformity is a common pathology in the aging population. Various structures in the…
17 Nonsurgical Pain Management
10.1055/b-0040-177399 17 Nonsurgical Pain ManagementWilliam Sullivan, Julie Hastings, and Bradley Gale Abstract Nonsurgical management of back pain in older adults is a complex task. Evidence-based treatments include medications, physical therapy,…
15 Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
10.1055/b-0040-177397 15 Lumbar SpondylolisthesisSharad Rajpal, Sigita Burneikiene Abstract Symptomatic lumbar degenerative disease is a growing problem, and degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) is one of the most common conditions for which surgery…
14 Lumbar Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
10.1055/b-0040-177396 14 Lumbar Stenosis with Neurogenic ClaudicationAhmed A. AlBayar, and Ajit A. Krishnaney Abstract Lumbar stenosis with neurogenic claudication is a common problem in older patients and is the most…
12 Cervical Spondylosis with Myelopathy
10.1055/b-0040-177394 12 Cervical Spondylosis with MyelopathyDaniel Eddelman, John E. O’Toole Abstract Cervical spondylosis with resultant myelopathy and/or radiculopathy is an increasingly prevalent disease in our growing aging population. As such,…
11 Spinal Cord Injury and Central Cord Syndrome
10.1055/b-0040-177393 11 Spinal Cord Injury and Central Cord SyndromeSuzan Chen, Mohammad Alsharden, Angela A. Auriat, and Eve C. Tsai Abstract Corresponding to the marked growth of the aging population is…
8 Thoracic and Thoracolumbar Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-177390 8 Thoracic and Thoracolumbar FracturesJay Kumar and John H. Shin Abstract The thoracic and thoracolumbar regions are common fracture sites in aging adults. Multiple classification systems have been developed…
7 Cervical Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-177389 7 Cervical FracturesAlexander B. Dru, Ken M. Porche, Daniel J. Hoh Abstract The aging population is growing rapidly in industrialized countries. It is expected that there will be a…
9 Lumbar Fractures
10.1055/b-0040-177391 9 Lumbar FracturesCarli Bullis, Lauren Simpson, Khoi D. Than Abstract Lumbar spine fractures are among the most common spinal ailments of the aging spine. This is a particularly important…
3 Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis in the Aging Spine Patient
10.1055/b-0040-177385 3 Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis in the Aging Spine PatientPaul A. Anderson, Neil Binkley Abstract Low bone mass (osteopenia and osteoporosis) is a common condition that is poorly…
