Spine Surgery and Advancement of Minimally Invasive Techniques
Analyzing MLB’s concussion policy
Posted on 05. Apr, 2011 by Longevity Link Editor in Concussion / Brain and Spine
April 1, 2010 – ESPN Article by Stephanie Bell – Drs. Maroon and Lovell’s ImPACT test are discussed as part of MLB policy for concussion management. All major league clubs are requiring baseline neurocognitive testing for all players and umpires using ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing). The battery of tests, developed in the [...]
Spine Surgery and Advancement of Minimally Invasive Techniques
Posted on 23. Mar, 2011 by Dr. Joseph Maroon in Concussion / Brain and Spine, Neurosurgery
Over the last decade there have been tremendous advances in neurosurgery and especially in spine surgery. One of the areas of improvement is how surgeons can now approach to the spine by using ever smaller incisions. This advancement is called minimally-invasive spine surgery and can mean less tissue trauma. This approach can allow for a [...]
Does Football Have a Future? The N.F.L. and the concussion crisis
Posted on 13. Mar, 2011 by Longevity Link Editor in Concussion / Brain and Spine
Does Football Have a Future? The N.F.L. and the concussion crisis. by Ben McGrath January 31, 2011, The New Yorker Read More Here Dr. Maroon is interviewed by The New Yorker for his opinion on concussions and the NFL: “Hockey, by the way, has a higher incidence of concussions than football,” Dr. Maroon told me. [...]
What’s Next for Concussions in Football?
Posted on 07. Mar, 2011 by Longevity Link Editor in Concussion / Brain and Spine
What’s Next for Concussions in Football? Feb 4, 2011 – MIT Technology Review Interview with Dr. Maroon and others on helmet and concussion prevention – Read Article Here
