Background Traditionally, lumbar discectomy involves removal of the free disc fragment
followed by aggressive or conservative excision of the intervertebral disc. In selected patients, …

… Fakouri, Bahram MD; Patel, Vishal BSc; Bayley, Edward BSc; Srinivas, Shreya BSc …
Reprints: Bahram Fakouri, MD, Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery, Queen's Medical …

Symptomatic lumbar disc herniation in the adolescent is uncommon. The appropriate
treatment in this particular age group is not clear. We conducted a retrospective review of the …

Study Design: Prospective comparative cohort study. Objective: Investigate whether there is
a difference in postoperative pain reduction, complication rate, and other markers of …

Background: This review paper outlines recent advances in diagnostic criteria for hypermobility
spectrum disorder (HSD) and its association with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), as …

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a systemic disorder characterised by proliferation of B‐lymphocytes
and plasma cells in the bone marrow. The primary aims of the management of spinal …

Management of odontoid fractures has been recognised as a challenge since the first
description of these injuries in the early 20th century [1]. Odontoid fractures account for …

Background and Objective: Whiplash neck injury was described by Crowe in 1928.
Whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) is defined as a cervical spinal injury following an acceleration-…

Thoracic epidural catheterization for postoperative analgesia is relatively a safe procedure
with an extremely low incidence of neurological complications and the reported maximum risk …

Cauda equina syndrome results from compression of the lumbosacral nerve roots in the
thecal sac of the lumbar spine. Prompt diagnosis and emergency treatment is vital to avoid …