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…
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…
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…
10.1055/b-0040-177324 10 Translation of Laboratory Skills: Indications for Bypass in NeurosurgeryEvgenii Belykh, M. Yashar S. Kalani, Vadim A. Byvaltsev, and Peter Nakaji Abstract This chapter is devoted to the description…
