51CHAPTER 4 Artifacts of Neuromonitoring Jason Siegel and David Freeman INTRODUCTION The neurocritical care unit (NCCU) houses patients with the ability for rapid neurological decompensation, often requiring continuous monitoring with…
1CHAPTER 1 Clinical Neurophysiology: An Overview Edward C. Mader, Jr., Daniella Miller, and Piotr W. Olejniczak CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGIC TESTING Clinical neurophysiology (CNP) is a time-honored medical specialty that continues to…
The Fundamental Open Surgical Method Abstract Considerable experience in open techniques is necessary before the PDLS surgeon can learn the nuances of pathological anatomy and its appropriate operative therapy. However,…
Abstract A spatial understanding of the skeletal anatomy is crucial for the surgeon. Bony landmarks are used for guidance to neural compressive pathology. In the degenerative and/or pre-operated spine, normal…
Spinopelvic Parameters and Sagittal Balance Abstract Preoperative attention to sagittal alignment is a clinical necessity in the longer stability constructs of degenerative deformity/scoliosis surgery. For shorter constructs in SFC surgery…
Lateral Intramuscular Planar Approach for Instrumentation/Stabilization L3 to Sacrum Abstract The lateral intramuscular planar (LIMP) approach allows the surgeon unencumbered and relatively bloodless access to the transverse processes and pedicle…
Minimally Invasive Surgical Method James B. Macon Abstract Minimally invasive surgery (MIS), as applied to the lumbar spine, includes many techniques for both decompression and fusion as alternatives to the…
Clinical Evaluation of the Patient with a PDLS Abstract In SPC surgery on the PDLS, operative therapy is primarily directed to root decompression in the great majority of patients. An…
Stabilization in SFC Surgery on the PDLS Abstract Stabilization in SFC surgery on the PDLS is mainly done adjunctively to address translational instability or rotational hypermobility at the level of…
Socioeconomics in Spine Surgery Abstract The huge increase in national healthcare expense has resulted in the interjection of economic “stakeholders” into the medical decision processes. Cost-effectiveness (CE) analysis, utilizing comparative…
