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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
