Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Spinal surgery in elderly patients]

A Benini1

  • 1Wirbelsäulen- und Rückenmarkschirurgie, Schulthess-Klinik, Zürich.

Praxis
|October 22, 1996
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Performing spine surgery on elderly patients with degenerative conditions presents significant challenges. Comprehensive evaluation of patient health, social factors, and surgical planning is crucial for successful outcomes in geriatric spinal care.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Lumbago and radicular complaints: not always a disc hernia or degenerative stenosis of the spinal canal. A differential diagnosis of infrequent diseases.

Der Orthopade·2017
Same author

Anterior cervical discectomy without fusion in cervical disc herniation with radicular complaints.

Der Orthopade·2017
Same author

Der Orthopade·2017
Same author

A cluster of invasive listeriosis in Brescia, Italy.

Infection·2015
Same author

Management of acute respiratory complications from influenza A (H1N1) infection: experience of a tertiary-level Intensive Care Unit.

Minerva anestesiologica·2011
Same author

Different microbial biofilm formation on polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement loaded with gentamicin and vancomycin.

Anaerobe·2011
Same journal

Praxis·2026
Same journal

[What do Swiss doctors think about cardiovascular risk factors and guidelines?]

Praxis·2026
Same journal

[Laser interstitial thermotherapy (LITT): a minimally invasive neurosurgical treatment option for brain tumours and radiation necrosis].

Praxis·2026
Same journal

[Persistent back pain after lifting trauma. From the trivial to the rare case].

Praxis·2026
Same journal

[A patient with dizziness and gait instability - a diagnostic challenge].

Praxis·2026
Same journal

[Meningoencephalitis caused by listeria monocytogenes].

Praxis·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Degenerative Spine Disease

Context:

  • Elderly populations are increasing globally.
  • Spine surgery in older adults is complex.
  • Multifactorial patient conditions impact surgical risk.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the challenges of spinal surgery in the elderly.
  • To emphasize the need for thorough pre-operative evaluation.
  • To underscore the importance of tailored postoperative management.

Summary:

  • Degenerative cervical and lumbar spine surgery in elderly patients poses unique difficulties.
  • Comprehensive assessment of general health, psychosocial status, and surgical approach is essential.
  • Careful planning of surgical techniques and postoperative care is critical for this demographic.

Related Experiment Videos

Impact:

  • Informs geriatric medicine and surgical practice.
  • Improves patient care and outcomes for elderly spine surgery patients.
  • Addresses a growing need in an aging global population.