4 Spine Classifications and Severity Measures
10.1055/b-0034-98147 4 Spine Classifications and Severity MeasuresJeffrey T Hermsmeyer, Joseph R Dettori 1 How the severity measures are displayed in this book The purpose of this book is to provide…
3 What makes a quality severity measure?
10.1055/b-0034-98146 3 What makes a quality severity measure?Joseph R Dettori, Jeffrey T Hermsmeyer “A classification is useful only if it considers the severity of the bone lesion and serves as…
1 Spine classification systems to spine disease severity measures: a paradigm shift
10.1055/b-0034-98144 1 Spine classification systems to spine disease severity measures: a paradigm shiftJens R Chapman The quest to create order where there previously was none can be considered one of…
2 Method for identifying and evaluating spine severity measures
10.1055/b-0034-98145 2 Method for identifying and evaluating spine severity measuresJoseph R Dettori 1 Explanation of search strategy Our intent was to identify spine-specific disease and trauma severity measures reported in…
28 Responsive (Closed-Loop) Stimulation
10.1055/b-0040-177309 28 Responsive (Closed-Loop) StimulationSanjeet S. Grewal, William O. Tatum, and Robert E. Wharen Jr. Abstract There is a subset of patients with focal or multifocal epilepsy who are not…
14 Treatment Strategies for Hypothalamic Hamartomas: Microsurgery versus Endoscopy
10.1055/b-0040-177295 14 Treatment Strategies for Hypothalamic Hamartomas: Microsurgery versus EndoscopyRuth E. Bristol and P. David Adelson Abstract The management and treatment of patients with hypothalamic hamartomas (HHs) has undergone rapid…
10 Frontal Lobe Resection in Refractory Epilepsy
10.1055/b-0040-177291 10 Frontal Lobe Resection in Refractory EpilepsyArthur Cukiert Abstract Frontal lobe resection is the second most frequently performed resective procedure in refractory epilepsy patients. The frontal lobe encompasses several…
13 Surgery of the Insula
10.1055/b-0040-177294 13 Surgery of the InsulaChristopher R. Mascott Abstract The insular lobe and insular cortex are known to be involved in epilepsy. There are two major entities when considering surgery…
25 Vagus Nerve Stimulation
10.1055/b-0040-177306 25 Vagus Nerve StimulationJared M. Pisapia, Gregory G. Heuer, and Gordon H. Baltuch Abstract Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an adjunctive, nonpharmacological therapy for medically refractory partial onset and…
18 Cortical Disconnections
10.1055/b-0040-177299 18 Cortical DisconnectionsHelio R. Machado and Marcelo Volpon Santos Abstract Currently, multiple strategies for disconnecting parts of the brain have gained wide acceptance in epilepsy surgery centers, mostly due…
