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NEW! Guidelines on the Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma

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Lumbar Fusion Guideline

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Guidelines for the Management of Acute Cervical Spine and Spinal Cord Injuries

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New Guidelines for Managing Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma

Jan 10, 2019
Nathaniel P. Brooks, MD

Thoracolumbar spine trauma is a common condition, and critical to have a solid understanding of the quality of the literature to make evidence-based management decisions.

Bupivacaine Field Block with Clonidine for Postoperative Pain Control in Posterior Spine Approaches: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial

Aug 02, 2018
Kelsey Hundley, MD; Erika Petersen, MD

This double-blind study of 225 patients at a single center undergoing posterior cervical or lumbar surgery by the same surgeon demonstrated improved postoperative pain control when 150 ug clonidine was added to 20mL of bupivacaine for pre-incisional field block compared...

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The mission of the Spine Section is to advance spine and peripheral nerve patient care through education, research and advocacy.

Join us for the 2021 Spine Summit, July 28-31, in
San Diego!

New Guidelines for Managing Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma

Bupivacaine Field Block with Clonidine for Postoperative Pain Control in Posterior Spine Approaches: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial

CNS Nexus

Spine

Peripheral Nerve

Read our Section Rules and Regulations

Michael Steinmetz
Chair

Daniel Hoh
Secretary

Domagoj Coric
Chair-Elect

Eric Potts
Treasurer

Zoher Ghogawala
Past Chair

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The mission of the Spine Section is to advance spine and peripheral nerve patient care through education, research and advocacy.

Join us for the 2021 Spine Summit, July 28-31, inSan Diego!

New Guidelines for Managing Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma

Bupivacaine Field Block with Clonidine for Postoperative Pain Control in Posterior Spine Approaches: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial

CNS Nexus

Spine

Peripheral Nerve

Read our Section Rules and Regulations

Michael SteinmetzChair

Daniel HohSecretary

Domagoj CoricChair-Elect

Eric PottsTreasurer

Zoher GhogawalaPast Chair

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Join us for the 2021 Spine Summit, July 28-31, in
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Michael Steinmetz
Chair

Daniel Hoh
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Domagoj Coric
Chair-Elect

Eric Potts
Treasurer

Zoher Ghogawala
Past Chair

The CNS Mission:
Enhancing health and improving lives through the advancement of neurosurgical education and scientific exchange