The Compressed Spinal Cord, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics North America (Volume 37-4)

In this issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Michael G. Fehlings brings his considerable expertise to the topic of The Compressed Spinal Cord. Understanding this critical condition-the causes, clinical presentation, and advanced imaging and surgical techniques-is essential to delivering effective decompression and restoring neurological function. This issue provides expert guidance and the latest insights into managing spinal cord compression, empowering neurosurgeons to improve patient outcomes through precise diagnosis and innovative intervention strategies. Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including artificial intelligence and machine learning in spinal cord injury; central cord injury; optimizing spinal cord perfusion in traumatic and nontraumatic spinal cord injury; genetics and biomarkers to predict outcomes in traumatic and nontraumatic spinal cord injury; repair and regeneration of the injured spinal cord;and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on the compressed spinal cord, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.