Cervical Spine Research Society

Reminder: CSRS is accepting survey submissions until April 30! Submissions will be reviewed by the Research Committee to determine whether the survey is original, of interest to CSRS members, has a sound study design, and is suitable for collecting information that will effect change in the cervical spine field. Visit our website https://lnkd.in/g9M5Zjba for more information. v#research #cervicalspine #CSRS

Don't forget, today is the final day to submit an abstract for possible inclusion at the CSRS 54th Annual Meeting. Submit your application before 11:59 PM CDT tonight! https://lnkd.in/gbasgiEN #CSRSAM26 #abstracts #cervicalspine

There's just one more day to submit your abstract to the CSRS 2026 Call for Abstracts! Don't miss this opportunity to be reviewed for participation at the CSRS 54th Annual Meeting this December. https://lnkd.in/g2V7_-5G #CSRSAM26

In Dr. Sang Lee's talk, originally presented at the 2024 Instructional Course session on deformity, he discusses treatment algorithm aspects: flexibility, main driver, and compensation for the treatment of deformity in the cervical spine. Listen to Dr. Lee discuss the main driver algorithm and watch his full presentation at the link. https://lnkd.in/gentqTiU Subscribe for more!

The CSRS Call for Abstracts is open for one more week! Submit your abstracts for possible inclusion at the 54th Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas before the deadline of April 15 at 11:59 PM CDT. https://lnkd.in/gbasgiEN #CSRSAM26 #cervical spine #CervicalSpineResearch #SpineHealth

Dr. Karim Shafi shares the following case study: Patient is a 61yo F with a complex past medical history notable for psoriatic arthritis and bilateral total hip arthroplasty complicated by bilateral chronic PJI, s/p explant and antibiotic spacer placement. She is on iv daptomycin. She presented with worsening bilateral upper extremity weakness and numbness and progressive loss of hand function. She uses a wheelchair at baseline due to her hips and poor balance. mJOA 11 On exam, she was globally weak in her bilateral upper extremities, with hyperreflexia and bilateral +Hoffmans, and bilateral inverted brachioradialis sign Cervical imaging was notable for multilevel degenerative spondylosis, spondylolisthesis at C3-C4, C4-5 with subtle motion, and congenital stenosis. MRI of her cervical spine was notable for multilevel severe central canal and foraminal stenosis with cord signal change. Her CRP remained elevated >40 despite Abx therapy.  She is planned for multiple further revision hip surgeries.   In this medically complex case, I elected to perform a laminoplasty given her neutral alignment and favorable K-line, leaving laminectomy and fusion as a bail out option should she develop an infection in the setting of her PJI. Although her segmental instability was concerning to me, a 2016 retrospective cohort study (Spine) found comparable clinical outcomes in patients with or without spondylolisthesis who underwent laminoplasty at 2 years postop: https://lnkd.in/gfY4RNE2   At 9 months postop, patient has had preserved cervical alignment and improvement in her hand/upper extremity symptoms; her walking remains limited. Postop MRI demonstrates marked improvement in her cervical stenosis.   For more insight into this case, check out this video on laminoplasty Tips and Tricks from the CSRS YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gVpaHWim

The application deadline for the Orthopaedic Research Society's (ORS) Clinical Scholar Career Development Program was extended to Friday, April 10. Eligible applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! CSRS is proud to sponsor an attendee for ORS's Clinical Scholar Career Development Program (CSCDP), October 1-3 in Rosemont, Illinois. This course is intended for orthopaedic PGY2-5 or early career faculty within the first three years of practice, and helps to provide knowledge and training to the clinician researcher. Additional details on the course can be found on the ORS website http://www.ors.org/cscdp/. If you are interested in applying for the CSRS scholarship, complete an application at the following link: https://lnkd.in/gTciuVHU

The CSRS Spring Call for Surveys is now open through April 30! Submit your cervical spine focused survey with a CSRS member sponsor. See more details: https://lnkd.in/g9M5Zjba #csrssurveys #cervicalspine #research #CSRSmembership

Join the authority on diseases of the cervical spine, become a CSRS member. Applications are open for 2027 membership! Review requirements and apply today! https://lnkd.in/dFi_49Kd #CSRSmembership #cervicalspine