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…
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…
