In the November Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine issue, our neurosurgery colleagues publish a meta-analysis describing data that support internal fixation rather than fusion for common types of spinal fractures (lumbar burst fractures). This provides evidence for a less invasive means of treating spine fractures and maintaining good long-term outcomes. Read the abstract here.
![Dr. Maxwell Merkow Speaks](https://i0.wp.com/www.eastbaybrainandspine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DSC_0051-adj-1.jpg?fit=400%2C400&ssl=1)
Drs. Max Merkow and Steve Schadendorf presenting the pros and cons of treating essential tremor (involuntary shaking of the body) with deep brain stimulation.
Please join us to learn more:
6pm on January 17 2018
Neurology Medical Group of Diablo Valley
400 Taylor Boulevard , Suite 301
Pleasant Hill, California 94523
Phone: 925-602-7060 / Fax: 925-602-7070