Chapter 1 Neuropathology and Pathophysiology of Stroke Konstantin-A. Hossmann and Wolf-Dieter Heiss Neuropathology Vascular Origin of Cerebrovascular Disease In the latest edition of the International Classification of Diseases and Related…
10.1055/b-0040-177403 21 Techniques for Spinal Instrumentation in the Aging SpineDarryl DiRisio Abstract In this chapter, the challenges pertaining to instrumentation of the aged spine will be discussed, especially as it…
10.1055/b-0040-177402 20 Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Aging SpineJohn Paul G. Kolcun, Jason I. Liounakos, Michael Y. Wang Abstract The population of the United States and other developed countries is…
10.1055/b-0040-177392 10 External Orthosis ManagementKaren A Petronis Abstract The prevalence of spine fracture in the aging patient has increased. Standard fracture management protocols do not always apply to this population…
10.1055/b-0040-177401 19 Vertebral Augmentation for Insufficiency FracturesVincent J. Miele, Matthew Pease Abstract Vertebral compression fractures (VCF) are a common pathology in the aging osteoporotic spine. Percutaneous vertebral augmentation (PVA) after…
10.1055/b-0040-177400 18 Interventional Pain Treatment OptionsEric A.K. Mayer, Ryan Zate Abstract In 2016, there were approximately 46 million Americans aged 65 and over. This number is expected to double by…
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…
