10.1055/b-0040-177384 2 Age-Related Changes in the SpineLee S. Hwang, Edward C. Benzel Abstract The progressive degenerative changes associated with aging gradually affect all components of the spine and associated structures….
10.1055/b-0040-177388 6 Value-Based Care in the Aging SpinePaul Page, Daniel Burkett, Clayton L. Haldeman and Daniel K. Resnick Abstract Treatment of spinal disorders in a fiscally responsible manner is becoming…
10.1055/b-0040-177387 5 Perioperative Optimization in the Aging PopulationAde Olasunkanmi Abstract The aging patient is more likely to have a higher burden of comorbidities/multiorgan system disease, thereby presenting a unique challenge…
10.1055/b-0040-177386 4 Surgical Decision-Making in the Aging PopulationJenny (Jianning) Shao, Thomas E. Mroz, Samuel C. Overley Abstract The number of older adults who require spine surgery has increased significantly in…
10.1055/b-0040-177383 1 Assessing the Aging PatientBjoern Buehring, Steven Barczi Abstract Due to current demographic developments, more older adults will seek care for spine related diseases. This chapter emphasizes key geriatric…
