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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Cervical Spine Surgery

June 4, 2025 No Comments Tom Wascher

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming many areas of medicine, including cervical spine surgery. These technologies have the potential to enhance diagnostic accuracy, optimize surgical planning, improve…

Most Common Questions About Cervical Spine Conditions: Answered!

March 10, 2025 No Comments Tom Wascher

What is cervical spondylolisthesis? Cervical spondylolisthesis is a common condition where a vertebra of the cervical spine is not properly aligned with its neighbor, allowing the bones to slip (or…

Surgeries And Post Operative Care: What Do Patients Want?

March 3, 2022 No Comments Tom Wascher

Comprehensive answers to the most frequently asked questions about cervical spine surgery and post-operative care. Learn about when to consider surgery, exercises, supplements, diet, preparation, potential complications, and recovery guidelines…

Medical Procedures For Neurospine Conditions: All Your Questions Answered

February 24, 2022 No Comments Tom Wascher

Comprehensive answers to the most frequently asked questions about cervical spine surgery and post-operative care. Learn about when to consider surgery, exercises, supplements, diet, preparation, potential complications, and recovery guidelines…

Robotic Spine Surgery

November 19, 2021 No Comments Tom Wascher

The use of robots to assist in the instrumentation of the spine is advancing at a rapid rate. Theoretical advantages include less radiation exposure and more accurate surgical results. The…

What’s the importance of a second opinion?

August 21, 2021 No Comments Tom Wascher

The choice to undergo cervical spine surgery is a big decision. Many cervical spine conditions respond to noninvasive treatments and surgery is usually considered only when other medical treatments fail…

What is Pseudarthrosis?

August 14, 2021 No Comments Tom Wascher

When a herniated or bulging disc in the neck is removed from the spinal column, a cervical fusion can be performed to replace it with a piece of bone taken…

Primary Tumors Of The Cervical Spine

August 7, 2021 No Comments Tom Wascher

Although rare, primary tumors of the cervical spine must be considered in every patient that presents with cervical myeloradiculopathy. This article reviews the clinical and diagnostic features of tumors that…

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