JBJS Case Connections—Spinal Epidural Hematoma: Rare, But Potentially Devastating
Spinal epidural hematoma is a rare condition. Because the etiology is often unclear and the medical history is frequently innocuous, …
JBJS Classics: Wiltse’s Paraspinal Muscle-Splitting Approach
OrthoBuzz regularly brings you a current commentary on a “classic” article from The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. …
Mobility of Listhesis Key in Surgical Decision Making for Spondylolisthesis
OrthoBuzz occasionally receives posts from guest bloggers. This guest post comes from Brett A. Freedman, MD, in response to two …
JBJS Case Connections: Strange and Dangerous Spinal Infections
Infections of the spine are particularly challenging to orthopaedists because they often present emergently, can be difficult to diagnose precisely, …
JBJS Reviews Editor’s Choice–Spine Surgery in an Ambulatory Setting
Improvements in surgical procedures continue to evolve at a brisk pace. It seems that, every year, incisions become smaller and …
Treatments for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Compared
Two interesting investigations into lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) appeared in the general medical literature recently.