Spine Universe Author Biography

John M Shutack, MD, Chief Resident of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Virginia was awarded the SpineUniverse Patient Article Award. He earned his Medical Degree from Temple University, in Philadelphia and a Bachelors of Science in Vertebrate Physiology from Penn State University State College. His academic interests include all aspects of spine and intracranial surgery.

SpineUniverse articles from John M. Shutack, M.D.

• Spina Bifida Occulta and Open Spina Bifida - A Patient's Guide
  The term spina bifida covers malformations that always include deformities of certain parts of the vertebrae, the spinous process and vertebral arch. It has been described as a failure of these bones to fuse during early fetal development.