Archive: Reducing Complications in Elderly Spine Patients

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With the dramatic increase of the segment of elderly individuals who wish to continue with active lifestyle, there have been increasing challenges to meet these expectations for such patients. In light of osteoporosis, deformity and a host of complex other conditions affecting the spinal column in the elderly patients. Dr. McGuire, Visiting Professor from the University of Mississippi and Dr. Bransford from the University of Washington both discuss the special challenges spine surgeons face in managing elderly patients from their own perspectives.

Richard J. Bransford, MD, Robert A. McGuire, MD

9/30/2011
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