Publications by authors named "H Gebhard"
Clinical/methodological Problem: Technical advances in the field of spinal interventional neuroradiology allow the application of a wide range of targeted, minimally invasive treatment options including targeted spinal ozone therapy for back pain. This article provides an overview of the biochemical, molecular, immunologic, and pharmaceutical mechanisms and delivery techniques of targeted ozone therapy.
Standard Radiological Methods: Computed tomography (CT), conventional X‑ray (fluoroscopy).
Clinical/methodological Problem: Spondylodiscitis is an inflammation of the intervertebral disc, which in adults is generally associated with spondylitis of the adjacent vertebrae. It often presents clinically with nonspecific symptoms such as back or neck pain. It may be caused by various pathogens, especially bacteria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntraoperative image-guidance in spinal surgery has been influenced by various technological developments in imaging science since the early 1990s. The technology has evolved from simple fluoroscopic-based guidance to state-of-art intraoperative computed tomography (iCT)-based navigation systems. Although the intraoperative navigation is more commonly used in thoracolumbar spine surgery, this newer imaging platform has rapidly gained popularity in cervical approaches.
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- Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a common condition that seriously affects various aspects of health, and a multidisciplinary care approach is recommended to best meet patient needs.
- The article outlines the significance of teamwork across different medical disciplines in managing DCM at all stages, from assessment to postoperative care.
- A successful treatment plan for DCM patients requires collaboration among various healthcare professionals, including surgeons, neurologists, therapists, and social workers, to provide personalized and effective care.
Background: Odontoid fractures in geriatric patients represent an entity of increasing incidence with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. The optimal diagnostic and therapeutic management is being controversially discussed in the literature.
Methods: In a consensus process and based on the current literature, the members of the working groups "Osteoporotic Fractures" and "Upper Cervical Spine" of the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (DGOU) defined recommendations for the diagnostics and treatment of odontoid fractures in geriatric patients.