OWL: OCOSH Classification/Bone Diseases/Spinal Diseases

Aging Spine Challenges and Emerging Techniques

Kanter et al — 2007-12-11 03:40:14 GMT

The older patient has unique characteristics that require differentiation from that of the archetypical adult, such as atypical presentation and response to disease and frailty from comorbidities and chronic disease. Furthermore, healthcare providers of the elderly must commonly focus efforts on maintenance or improvement in function and quality of life as opposed to the classic intent to cure disease. This population trend has inspired modern spine surgeons to pursue and develop a mounting body of evidence and research on the aging spine and the challenges that this patient population presents, both medically and economically. These investiga- tions have centered around three major spinal disorders that afflict the aging population: osteoporotic fractures, degener- ative scoliosis, and degenerative spondylolisthesis.
Adam S. Kanter, M.D., Ashok R. Asthagiri, M.D., and Christopher I. Shaffrey, M.D.
Clinical Neurosurgery � Volume 54, 2007

Do You Really Need Back Surgery � from Oxford University Press

Aaron Filler — 2004-07-06 03:40:14 GMT

More than eighty illustrations, extensive glossary, medication overriew and explanatory information about all aspects of spine health � from Pilates to Pedicle screws - about all aspects of back pain, neck pain and spine surgery. The site is based on a book just published by Oxford University Press, and both are written by one of the worlds leading experts in spine care, Aaron G. Filler, MD, PhD.

Paediatric and Adult Spine

Not Available — 2007-07-10 03:40:14 GMT

Revision Notes from FreeOrtho

Patient autonomy in the management of back pain

Wendy A Rogers — 2002-04-29 03:40:14 GMT

Respect for patient autonomy is an important ethical principle for medical practitioners; however, previous investigators have reported inconsistent attitudes amongst practitioners towards respect for patient autonomy. This study in empirical ethics used qualitative methods to investigate GPs' attitudes towards respect for patient autonomy in consultations for low back pain. Wendy A Rogers Department of General Practice, Flinders University of South Australia

Radiology Picture of the Day Spine

Not Available — 2008-03-22 03:40:14 GMT

Radiology illustration, short notes and references.

Spinal Orthotics eMedicine

Kulkarni & Ho — 2007-08-06 03:40:14 GMT

Spinal Orthotics Last Updated: September 14, 2005
Synonyms and related keywords: orthosis, orthotic device, brace, immobilizer
Contents: Introduction Cervical Orthotics Head Cervical Orthotics Cervical Thoracic Orthotics Halo Device Thoracolumbar Orthotics Lumbosacral Orthotics Bracing For Scoliosis Pictures Bibliography

The spine in Paget�s disease

Dell�Atti et al — 2008-03-26 03:40:14 GMT

Paget�s disease (PD) is a chronic metabolically active bone disease, characterized by a disturbance in bone modelling and remodelling due to an increase in osteoblastic and osteoclastic activity. The vertebra is the second most commonly affected site. This article reviews the various spinal pathomechanisms and osseous dynamics involved in producing the varied imaging appearances and their clinical relevance. Advanced imaging of osseous, articular and bone marrow manifestations of PD in all the vertebral components are presented. Pagetic changes often result in clinical symptoms including back pain, spinal stenosis and neural dysfunction. Various pathological complications due to PD involvement result in these clinical symptoms. Recognition of the imaging manifestations of spinal PD and the potential complications that cause the clinical symptoms enables accurate assessment of patients prior to appropriate management.
Keywords: Paget�s disease, Vertebra, Spinal stenosis, Magnetic resonance imaging, Computed tomography
C. Dell�Atti, V. N. Cassar-Pullicino, R. K. Lalam, B. J. Tins, and P. N.M. Tyrrell Skeletal Radiol. 2007 July; 36(7): 609�626.