OBJECTIVE To study practical guidelines and strategies in the treatment of cervical osteomyelitis. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 14 patients who underwent surgical treatment for cervical osteomyelitis from May 2000 to July 2008. We investigated their clinical course, antibiotic regimen, surgical methods, and laboratory and radiologic findings including X-ray, CT and MRI. RESULTS 5 pat...

Chordoma arises from cellular remnants of the notochord. It is the most common primary malignancy of the spine in adults. Approximately 50% of chordomas arise from the sacrococcygeal area with other areas of the spine giving rise to another 15% of chordomas. Following complete resection, patients can expect a 5-year survival rate of 85%. Chordoma has a recurrence rate of 40%, which leads to a l...

In this issue, we explore the role of biologics in spinal fusion. The treatment disorders has been revolutionized over last 25 years with introduction to enhance bone density preparation for surgery and promote bony arthrodesis fusion surgery. use these products become even more important era minimally invasive surgery, where graft surface area is at a premium.Use osteobiologics known migration...

Background: In the past decade, endoscopic technique has been applied as a feasible and less invasive approach to orthopedic surgeries. Minimally invasive, full-endoscopic surgery gained considerable attention in managing air gun injuries spine. Sacrum among wounds are rare few have published case reports. Here, we present management of gun-bullet injury pediatric spinal spine 5-year-old child ...