Lower Cervical Spine Trauma; Dr. Nancy Epstein;

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SUMMARY:  Dr. Epstein reviews the relevant anatomy of the lower cervical spine, symptomatology and signs related to neurological level, the details of intra-operative monitoring, 3 column injuries, wedge fracture, split fracture, incomplete and compete burst fractures, and their management. She discusses the indications for 360 degree surgery. All done with case numerous  examples; Jumped facets are also presented. Timing of the surgery is As Soon As Possible (ASAP) . "Time is Spine". Less than 6 hours from the injury is the goal. Dr. Epstein describes why emergency surgery is necessary to allow improvement and prevent further neurological injuries.  32 minutes of Lecture and Discussion. (JIA)

Speaker
  • James I. Ausman, MD, MA, PhD

    CEO SNI and SNI Digital; Emeritus Professor Neurosurgery

  • Nancy Epstein, MD

    Chief, Neurosurgical Spine and Education, Winthrop Univesrity Hospital Mineola , New York, USA