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9 min. technique video - Cervical Disc Arthroplasty By: Han Cha

Background Exposure of the anterior or lateral lumbar via the retroperitoneal approach easily causes injuries to the lumbar plexus. Lumbar plexus injuries which occur during anterior or transpsoas lumbar spine exposure and placement of instruments have been reported. This study aims is to provide more anatomical data and surgical landmarks in...

Leg Pain as Predictor of Spinal Surgery Outcome Joseph K. Lee, MD
Predominant Leg Pain Is Associated With Better Surgical Outcomes in Degenerative Spondylolisthesis and Spinal Stenosis: Results From the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT) Pearson A, Blood E, Lurie J, et al. Spine (Phila Pa. 1976) 2011;36:219-229.

16 min video - Lumbar Arthroplasty Overview By: Lali Sekhon

Lumbar Deformity - Webinar presented on Mon, 2 May 2011 6:00pm PDT
Meeting Program
* Frank Schwab Understanding and Assessing Lumbar Deformity
* Sigurd Berven Limited Interventions
* Todd Albert Decision Making for Significant Deformities
* Chris Shaffrey Techniques for Lumbar Deformity Correction
* Steven Glassman Case Presentations

Conclusion. In this study, we define four cases and report that iliac wings can be used to augment stabilization. We review the literature and discuss our knowledge and experiences in these cases.
Lumbosacral Stabilization Using Iliac Wings A New Surgical Technique Sedat Dalbayrak, MD; Mesut Yilmaz, MD; Tuncay Kaner, MD; Mahmut Gokdag, MD;...

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a complex multifactorial disease process combining both metabolic and biomechanical factors. The role for surgical intervention and choice of anterior or posterior approach is controversial. The object of this study was to review the literature and present a single-institution experience with surgical...

Free Registration for webinars on surgery on the spinal cord. eg -

• Spinal Cord AV Fistula Repair
• Removal of An Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumor
• Removal of An Intradural Spinal Cord Tumor

Free Registration required for webinars on scoliosis topics - eg

• Ponte Procedure for Treatment of Scoliosis
• Posterior Thoracic Fusion with the O Arm and Stealth Navigation
• Posterior Spinal Instrumentation & Fusion for Idiopathic Scoliosis
• Thoracoscopic Anterior Discectomy & Posterior Spinal Instrumentation & Fusion

Free registration for webinars on surgery of the Cervical Spine -

• Cervical Spine Exam - (HSS)
• Anterior Cervical Exposure and Decompression
• C2 Laminar Screws: A Critical Review
• C1-2 Stabilization Options
• Microscopic Anterior Cervical Corpectomy of C6