Atlantoaxial instability (AAI) is a condition characterized by excessive movement between the first two cervical vertebrae (C1 and C2), which can lead to serious complications, including spinal ...
The Spinal Instability Spondylodiscitis Score (SISS) has been proposed as a new classification system to help surgeons assess spinal instability in cases of spontaneous spondylodiscitis.
The family of a 13-year-old filed a federal lawsuit against Mayo Clinic and two orthopedic surgeons, alleging they permanently paralyzed the girl after failing to stabilize her spine during surgery.