Articles on SpineUniverse from Michael G. Fehlings, MD

The Role and Timing of Decompression in Acute Spinal Cord Injury

Abstract concerning conservative care and preventive measures of acute spinal cord injury.

Evaluation of the Neuroprotective Effects of Sodium Channel Blockers after Spinal Cord Injury

A discussion about the effectiveness of systemic Na+ channel blockers in spinal cord injury.

Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy with Cord Compression

Case presentation involves a 65-year-old right-hand dominant female presenting with an 8-month history of left subocciptal and occipito-parietal pain and upper neck pain.

MRI Findings: Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy with Cord Compression

These MRI scans show evidence of a pannus at the C1-C2 level with significant cord compression and subaxial spondylosis with cord compression.

Surgical Treatment: Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy with Cord Compression

Surgical goals include spinal cord and brain stem decompression, realignment of bone, and maintenance of cervical alignment with osseous fusion.

Operative Details and Outcome: Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy with Cord Compression

BrainLab dynamic reference frame was used to select the best trajectory for the C1 screws, as well as selecting screw size and length.

Posterior Occipitocervical Instrumentation and Fusion for Ventral Compression in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Case Report

Case Report for posterior occipitocervical instrumentation and fusion for ventral compression in rheumatoid arthritis.