Object Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is perceived to be a “benign,” easily treated
condition in the elderly, but reported follow-up periods are brief, usually limited to acute …

BACKGROUND: Over the past 3 decades, the incidence of ICP monitoring has consistently
increased and the indications for placement have expanded. Although ventriculostomy and …

Bacterial biofilms have recently been shown to be important in neurosurgical device-related
infections. Because the concept of biofilms is novel to most practitioners, it is important to …

External ventricular drains (EVD) are associated with a high infection rate. Early detection of
infection is frequently problematic due to a lack of clinical signs and the time period required …

Background: This study compared 7-year safety and efficacy outcomes of activL and ProDisc-L
lumbar total disc replacements in patients with symptomatic, single-level lumbar …

OBJECTIVE Long-term outcomes of single-level lumbar arthroplasty are understood to be
very good, with the most recent Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) trial showing a < 5% …

Background: Seizures, neurological deficits, bradycardia, and, in the worst cases, cardiac
arrest may occur following incidental durotomy during routine lumbar endoscopy. Therefore, …

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hybrids. Or else Braxton would address his other favored subjects, aesthetics and mysticism. In …

BACKGROUND Postoperative pain management is a limiting factor for early ambulation
and discharge following spine fusion surgery. Awake spinal surgery, when combined with …

Background Postoperative spinal epidural hematomas (pSEHs) are a rare complication of
microdiscectomy surgery. The hematoma may be unnoticed intraoperatively, but timely …