Posts by Brian C. Goh, MD, PhD
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MRI Is Inadequate to Assess Cervical Sagittal Alignment Parameters
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital observed that supine MRI did not accurately reflect cervical sagittal alignment in the upright position in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy. They recommend using radiographs in conjunction with MRI when planning posterior decompression surgery.
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Surgery Linked to Better Odds of Neurologic Improvement in Gunshot-induced Spinal Injuries
Brian C. Goh, MD, PhD, Stuart H. Hershman, MD, and colleagues found that patients who had gunshot-induced injury (GSI) to the thoracic or lumbar spine were more likely to improve on the American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale if they had surgery.
Biography
Brian C. Goh, MD, PhD, is a senior resident in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program (HCORP) at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Orthopaedic Care at Mass General
At Mass General, our world-class physicians and surgeons treat the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions throughout the body, from sprains and strains on the athletic field to carpal tunnel syndrome. Our team offers innovative, research-based treatments that range from limb-saving oncological procedures to complex spinal reconstruction.