Neurophysiologic Monitoring in Spine Surgery
9 Neurophysiologic Monitoring in Spine Surgery Glen Aaron Pollock, Naomi Abel, and Fernando L. Vale I. Key Points – Somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs). Monitor the electrophysiologic integrity of the dorsal…
Cervical-Thoracic Junction Technique
40 Cervical-Thoracic Junction Technique Matthew B. Maserati and David O. Okonkwo I. Key Points – The cervical-thoracic junction (CTJ) is an anatomically and biomechanically unique region of the vertebral column…
Cervical and Thoracic Spine Degenerative Disease
20 Cervical and Thoracic Spine Degenerative Disease Clinton J. Burkett and Mark S. Greenberg I. Key Points – Cervical and thoracic degenerative disease is a chronic condition but can present…
Spinal Imaging
8 Spinal Imaging Ishaq Y. Syed, Barrett I. Woods, and Joon Y. Lee I. Key Points – A complete history and physical should be the initial step in evaluating a…