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Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD
Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
Dr. Shaffrey is a member of the SpineUniverse Editorial Board.

Articles on SpineUniverse from Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD

Osteoarthritis: Treatment Options

Although there is no 'cure' for osteoarthritis, the symptoms can be treated.

Osteoarthritis: Degenerative Spinal Joint Disease

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease commonly affecting the spinal joints. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and different treatments that include medication and exercise to help you live with osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis: Commonly Affected Joints

Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint but most often occurs in the spine, hips, knees, or hands.

Ankylosing Spondylitis: Treatment and Recovery

Treatment for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is aimed at relieving the patient's symptoms and preventing spinal deformity. Non-surgical treatment includes medication, physical therapy, and bracing; seldom is surgery required.

Ankylosing Spondylitis: Description and Diagnosis

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by pain and progressive stiffness. It is part of a group of rheumatic diseases that share the human antigen HLA-B27.

Get Active - Be Physically Fit and Strong!

Physical fitness can help prevent diseases and injuries that affects boys and girls in their youth and as they age.

Complications in Spinal Fusion for Adult Scoliosis. A Report of the Scoliosis Research Society Morbidity and Mortality Committee

The purpose of this study is to determine whether scoliosis subtype is an independent predictor of complications and mortality in surgery.

An Economic Analysis of BMP for Fusion

An exhibit from the 2002 SRS Annual Meeting that discusses an economic model comparing costs of BMP vs bone graft.
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