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…
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…
