For people born with Chiari malformation type 1, a surgical intervention may not only relieve classic symptoms like headaches and tingling sensations, but may also improve memory and psychological health. thejns.org/view/journals/… Robert Friedlander UPMC Physician Resources Conquer Chiari

Why do we in #spinesurgery still subject our incidental durotomy pts to the medieval torture of “bedrest”? We even have (rare in #neurosurgery) Level 1 evidence that it’s not necessary. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31552537/

1/Remembering spinal fracture classifications is back breaking work! A thread to review the scoring system for thoracic & lumbar fractures—“TLICS” to the cool kids!

Pitt Neurosurgery had a big presence at this weekend's 23rd Annual AO SNA Fellows Forum in Banff Springs, Alberta, Canada

Phenomenal weekend at the AO Spine North America 23rd Annual Fellows Forum in Banff, Alberta, Canada (3/27–30/2025). Grateful to learn from leaders in spine surgery and represent UPMC + Puerto Rico with @nitinagarwalmd James Mooney @pittneurosurgery. Thanks AO Spine AO Spine North America

.Nitin Agarwal, M.D. and Ricardo J. Fernández-de Thomas, MD share insights with the next generation of neurosurgeons at #AANS2025 in Boston. The future is bright! AANS Pitt Med NSIG University of Pittsburgh UPMC

American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) 2025 Annual Meeting @ Boston #TeamPR🇵🇷 #boricua #neurosurgery #cerebrovascular #spine #neurooncology #peripheralnerve

Full circle moment at #AANS2025 — Dr. Jaime Inserni was one of the first to give me a chance and believe in my potential. Now, as I’m close to finishing residency and fellowship, reconnecting with him means more than words can say. #AANS2025 #Mentorship #FullCircle #Neurosurgery

Spine surgeons—how do you clear recreational athletes after cervical spine surgery? Take our brief, anonymous global survey:   docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #spinesurgery #returntoplay #neurosurgery #orthopedics #sportsmedicine

Survey examines extensive population of attending physicians and trainees to explore current trends in use of cervical collar immobilization after cervical spine surgery. journals.lww.com/jspinaldisorde… Nitin Agarwal, M.D. Ricardo J. Fernández-de Thomas, MD UPMC Physician Resources Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar Samuel Adida David T. Fernandes Cabral

Great celebration this past Saturday as over 150 colleagues, family and friends gathered at the Pittsburgh Golf Club to celebrate the neurosurgery residency graduation of Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, Ricardo Fernández-de Thomas, Daryl P. Fields II, Arka Mallela and Gautam Nayar.

Congratulations to MS3 Sohan Rao Sohan Rao on being 1 of 16 medical students nationwide to win the prestigious NREF Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship!! Pitt Neurosurgery Pitt Health Sciences University of Pittsburgh UPMC UPMC Physician Resources

The August UPMC Spine and Scoliosis Support Group meeting featured an outstanding presentation by Vikas Agarwal, discussing comprehensive insights into spine imaging and percutaneous interventions for spine-related pain. Next meeting is set for Nov 6. scoli.org/2025/08/08/lat…

Sink or swim! Brain is swimming in CSF! CSF is key for protection, buoyancy, & hormone/waste transport Most know basic ventricular anatomy well, but not subarachnoid anatomy. How many cisterns do YOU know? Here’s a quick guide to the key midline cisterns & what to know for

#Editorial | Léela completa 📲 ow.ly/AonI50WSL41 ¡Colaboración exclusiva para PHL! La estenosis lumbar es una de las causas más comunes de dolor y limitación en adultos mayores. #PHL #Neurocirugía #Salud #PuertoRico #ColumnaVertebral Ricardo J. Fernández-de Thomas, MD Dennis Colón, PT, DPT 🇵🇷

2025 ‘DtMF’

#Editorial | "La radiculopatía cervical es una condición frecuente, pero en la mayoría de los casos se controla exitosamente con estrategias no quirúrgicas". Lea la columna completa📲ow.ly/9ylr50X6uSi Colaboración exclusiva para PHL #PHL #CienciaySaludParaTodos

University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurosurgery participation at CNS 2025 annual meeting for October 13-14. neurosurgery.pitt.edu/news/pitt-pres…