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Spinemonitor - eNewsletter for Spine Professionals

  • 7/9/2008
    New Case: Lumbar Herniation with RadiculopathyTimothy R. Kuklo, MD, JD presents a 42-year-old patient with Lumbar Herniation. James S. Harrop, MD discusses the case and includes his treatment recommendations.Don't miss PAINWeek from September 4-7 at the Red Rock Casino, Resort, and Spa, Las Vegas, Nevada with more than 75 CE/CME credit hours available.
  • 6/25/2008
    New Case: Cervical Trauma in a Young Football Player This edition of spinemonitor features a trauma case from Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD with case discussion by Richard G. Fessler, MD.
  • 6/11/2008
    Two New Patient Cases: Bilateral L2 Spondylolysis: Nonsurgical or Surgical Treatment?; Cervical Degenerative Changes with Segmental Kyphosis This edition of spinemonitor features a case from Michael P. Schaefer, MD about bilateral lumbar spondylolysis, which could be treated with or without surgery. The second case, a sponsored technology case, concerns cervical degenerative changes with segmental kyphosis presented by Marc A. Weinstein, MD.
  • 5/28/2008
    Two New Patient Cases: High-speed Motor Vehicle Accident; Lumbar Radicular Symptoms in a 24-Year-old Male This edition of spinemonitor features a a MVA / trauma case by Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD and D. Greg Anderson, MD with discussion by Neel Anand, MD, Mch Orth. In our first sponsored technology case, Mitchell A. Hardenbrook, MD presents an interesting alternative to traditional lumbar discectomy with commentary by Larry T. Khoo, MD.
  • 5/14/2008
    New Patient Case: Spontaneous Low Back Pain, Radiculopathy and Weakness in a 28-Year-old This edition of spinemonitor features a fascinating case of spontaneous low back pain and radiculopathy that could be treated with or without surgery. This case is presented by Faisel M. Zaman, MD, FAAPMR, ABPM with discussions by Michael J. DePalma, MD and Jason M. Highsmith, MD. View AANS 2008 Annual Meeting Video Highlights from Leading Spine Doctors.
  • 4/23/2008
    New Patient Case: Cervical Radiculopathy: Classic Case? In this edition of spinemonitor, we highlight Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD’s case of cervical radiculopathy. Todd Albert, MD and Gerard J. Girasole, MD discuss the case.In our partnership with OR-Live, view the latest spine surgery videos from leading institutions around the US. Visit the SpineUniverse booth at the AANS 2008 Annual Meeting.
  • 4/9/2008
    New Patient Case: Competitive Equestrienne - Incapacitating Low Back Pain In this edition of spinemonitor, we highlight Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD’s case of a competitive equestrienne with incapacitating low back pain. Jeffrey Wang, MD provides case commentary, including his treatment recommendation.
  • 3/26/2008
    New Spine Case Study: Discitis and Osteomyelitis in a 63-Year-old Male. In this edition of spinemonitor, Choll Kim, MD presents an interesting case of discitis and osteomyelitis in an older man.  Case discussion is provided by James S. Harrop, MD and Harel Deutsch, MD.
  • 3/12/2008
    2 New Spine Case Studies - Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease: 34-Year-old Male & Burst Fracture in a 79-Year-old: How would you treat? This special edition of spinemonitor features two completely different cases and the opportunity to select treatment on both cases! Michael G. Kaiser, MD and Jason M. Highsmith, MD present cases with discussions from Gerard J. Girasole, MD and Eeric Truumees, MD respectively
  • 2/27/2008
    New Spine Case Study - 16-Year-old with Grade 3 Spondylolisthesis New Case by Timothy R. Kuklo, MD, JD. The patient is a 16-year-old female presenting with back pain, hamstring tightness, and increasing leg pain, with pain in the left leg greater than in the right. Case discussion by Neel Anand, MD, Mch Orth. Featured Article: Growing Spine Case: 5-Year-old with Increasing Spinal Deformity
  • 2/13/2008
    New Spine Case Study - L1 Burst Fracture: Bracing or Surgery? New Case by Lali Sekhon, MD, PhD, FRACS, FICS. The patient is a 55-year-old male who was the rider in an ATV accident. Case discussion by Isador H. Lieberman, MD, MBA,, FRCS(C). New CNE Activity: Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity: Diagnosis to Treatment
  • 1/23/2008
    New Spine Case Study - Adolescent Disc Herniation: Conservative or Surgical Treatment? New Case by Reginald Q. Knight, MD. The patient is a 17-year-old male who presents with a 6-month history of increasing low back and buttock pain. Daniel K. Park, MD and Howard S. An, MD examine Cervical Chondrosarcoma, a rare condition for which few reports exist
  • 1/9/2008
    New Spine Case Study - Severe Low Back Pain in a 90-Year Old Male - Vote for Treatment The patient is a 90-year-old male with a long history of intermittent low back pain that was well-controlled for years after a L3-L5 laminectomy. X-rays show extensive degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease. View the details of this case study with Steven Richeimer, MD
  • 12/12/2007
    Adjacent Segment Degeneration after Previous Decompression and Fusion "The patient presented in 2006 with severe, "unacceptable" low back pain, and early fatigue marked by diminished endurance when walking or standing." A case study with David W. Polly, Jr., MD
  • 11/18/2007
    Degenerative Disc Disease in a 30 Year-old Female This 30 year-old female presented with low back pain that started 6 months ago. Activity makes her pain worse. She reports back pain as 8/10 and thigh pain as 5/10 without pain distal to the knee. Her Oswestry Disability Index is 50%. The patient does not have a history of trauma. A case study with David W. Polly, Jr., MD
  • 11/14/2007
    Cervical Pseudoarthrosis and Adjacent Level Disease The patient underwent a C5-C7 ACDF 11 years earlier. Her pain intensified and radiated into the deltoid area following a minor motor vehicle accident 6 months earlier. A case study with Jason M. Highsmith, MD
  • 10/24/2007
    Adult Onset Scoliosis The patient is a 31-year-old male with back and right lower extremity pain. His pain started 6 months ago and is unrelated to trauma. He feels the pain is 20% back-related and 80% leg-related and involves the right buttock, lateral thigh and leg, and dorsum. A case study with Amir A Mehbod, MD
  • 10/10/2007
    Reactive Scoliosis The patient is a 13-year-old male who feels mid-thoracic pain. An active junior high student, 7 months ago he woke up with back pain. The pain has continued, growing progressively worse. The pain is present at all times, becoming worse with activities. He believes physical therapy has worsened his pain, but can obtain some relief with ibuprofen. Case study with Amir A Mehbod, MD
  • 9/26/2007
    Pseudofusion Dilemma A 53-year-old, nonsmoking woman came to the clinic with increasing back and right leg pain despite undergoing an L4-S1 TLIF and lateral mass fusion with BMP just 8 months prior. Case study with Jason M. Highsmith, MD

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