Posts by Jean V. Coumans, MD
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Sacral Slope Measurement Helpful for Determining if Fusion Surgery Needed for Spondylolisthesis
Neurosurgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have determined that higher sacral slope is a risk factor for pars fractures in patients with low-grade L5–S1 spondylolisthesis.
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Novel Atlantoaxial Fusion Technique Minimizes Risks of Severe Nerve Damage
When fusion surgery is required for atlantoaxial instability, even the most updated technique relies on placing instrumentation near the vertebral artery and C2 nerve root. Neurosurgeons at Mass General seek to change that.
Biography
Dr. Jean Valery Coumans is a neurosurgeon in Boston, Massachusetts and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including French.
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