Spinal-generated movement disorders (SGMDs) include spinal segmental myoclonus, propriospinal myoclonus, orthostatic tremor, secondary paroxysmal dyskinesias, stiff person syndrome and its variants, movements in brain death, and painful legs-moving toes syndrome. In this paper, we review the relevant anatomy and physiology of SGMDs, characterize and demonstrate their clinical features, and pres...

The spine has several important functions including load transmission, permission of limited motion, and protection of the spinal cord. The vertebrae form functional spinal units, which represent the smallest segment that has characteristics of the entire spinal column. Discs and paired facet joints within each functional unit form a three-joint complex between which loads are transmitted. Surr...

PURPOSE OF REVIEW Prompt recognition and timely management of vascular disorders of the spinal cord can improve patient outcomes. This article provides contemporary and practical knowledge about the most common vascular myelopathies. RECENT FINDINGS New studies have provided additional information on the risk factors and impact of neurologic monitoring on perioperative spinal cord infarction....

Andrew J. Haig, MD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; John C. Kincaid, MD, Indiana University, Indianapolis; Timothy Dillingham, MD, MS, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Peter Grant, MD, private practice, Medford, OR: A recent article by Charles and Souayah concludes that electrodiagnostic testing for spinal disorders is of little value. As neurologists and physiatrist subspecialists ...