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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…

Ossification Of The Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Of The Cervical Spine

July 24, 2021 No Comments Tom Wascher

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a poorly understood condition most commonly seen in patients of Asian descent that can lead to compression of the cervical spinal cord…

Microscope Use And Neurosurgical Management Of Surgical Spine Disease

July 10, 2021 No Comments Tom Wascher

The use of the operating microscope has become the gold standard for neurosurgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Now commonplace in hospital-based operating rooms and outpatient surgery centers alike, the…

Do I Really Need Neck Surgery? Conditions That Masquerade As Cervical Arthritis

June 26, 2021 No Comments Tom Wascher

Several conditions present with signs and symptoms that can mimic degenerative cervical myeloradiculopathy. This article delineates the "differential diagnosis" to be considered by every patient before signing up for cervical…

Primary Tumors Of The Cervical Spine

Ossification Of The Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Of The Cervical Spine

Microscope Use And Neurosurgical Management Of Surgical Spine Disease

Do I Really Need Neck Surgery? Conditions That Masquerade As Cervical Arthritis

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