: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has proven to be an invaluable tool for evaluating
neoplastic, congenital, and degenerative conditions of the spine and spinal cord. Because of …

Object Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the lateral hypothalamic area (LHA) has been
suggested as a potential treatment for intractable obesity. The authors present the 2-year safety …

: Treatment of syringomyelia remains a difficult and controversial problem. However, the
recent advent of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and intraoperative ultrasound allows a …

From 1984 to 1987 magnetic resonance (MR) imaging was performed on 100 patients suffering
acute spinal trauma. MR demonstrated one or more injuries to the cervicothoracic region …

Background While low back pain is one of the most prevalent, if not the most prevalent
reasons for visits to physicians, a majority of patients with low back pain cannot be given a …

Discussion In the context of traumatic CSF rhinorrhea, the role of cisternography is to define
the site and extent of dural disrup-

Background: Effective triage - directing patients with low back pain to appropriate treatment
or correct referral - is fundamental to quality care. Without guidelines, a physician's initial …

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Pittsburgh Spine Summit Page 1 Pittsburgh Spine Summit Neuroscience Institute Allegheny
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IN HIS PHILOSOPHICAL MUSINGS, Anthony Ashley Cooper, the Third Earl of Shaftesbury,
touches more than occasionally on the art of conversation, that social skill which increasingly …