The Patient's Guide

In this episode of The Patient'a Guide, we discuss an article titled "Evaluation and Management of Cauda Equina Syndrome," which provides a comprehensive overview of Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES), a potentially devastating spinal condition characterized by compression of the nerve roots in the lumbosacral spinal canal.

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In this episode of The Patient's Guide, we discuss a research article examining the epidemiology of cervical and thoracic spinal fractures during recreational activities.

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In this episode of The Patient's Guide, we discuss the impact of depression on recovery outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for cervical deformity.

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In this episode of The Patient's Guide, we discuss an article that examines the prevalence, treatment, and impact of adult spinal deformity (ASD), a spectrum of spinal abnormalities affecting adults.

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In this episode of The Patient's Guide, we discuss a research article investigating the relationship between segmental lordosis restoration during lumbar spinal and the development of adjacent segment disease, a common complication.

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In this episode of The Patient's Guide, we discuss a clinical research article published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine. It investigates whether the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) during complex spinal deformity surgeries increases the risk of thromboembolic complications in patients with preexisting thromboembolic risk factors.

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