Case Studies from Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD

Grade IV Ismthic Spondylolisthesis

Presented by: C. Shaffrey MD

The patient is a 32-year-old who underwent in situ fusion for grade II spondylolisthesis at age 16. She now presents with increasing low back pain with radiculopathy.

Cervical Trauma in a Young Football Player

Presented by: C. Shaffrey MD

This 16-year-old football player presents with severe neck pain and transient quadriparesis following a tackle.

Adult Scoliosis: Progressive Lower Extremity Radicular Pain

Presented by: C. Shaffrey MD

The patient is a 44-year-old female diagnosed with adjacent segment degeneration after prior Harrington rod treatment.

S1 Failure in an Elderly Female

Presented by: C. Shaffrey MD

This elderly female previously underwent a T10-S1 fusion at another institution and presents with postural change and increased back pain.

Cervical Trauma Resulting in Quadriplegia

Presented by: C. Shaffrey MD

In this case, a young male sustains a cervicothoracic fracture dislocation and profound spinal cord injury.

Sacral Fracture and Dislocation

Presented by: C. Shaffrey MD

After a minor fall, the patient presents with severe sacral area pain and urinary incontinence.

Neurofibromatosis (NF-1) in a 15-Year-old

Presented by: C. Shaffrey MD

The patient is a 15-year-old boy with neurofibromatosis who fell while skateboarding and suffered temporary quadriplegia.

Cervical Tumor in a 14-year-old Female

Presented by: C. Shaffrey MD

This 14-year-old patient presents with neck pain and headaches for five months. She recently experienced upper and lower extremity weakness.

Grade II Isthmic Spondylolisthesis Revision

Presented by: C. Shaffrey MD

A 27-year-old female, with a grade 2 isthmic spondylolisthesis, presents with low back pain and extremity pain related to a lifting injury.

Case Studies from Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD

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