Spine Universe Editorial Board

Dr. Michael Fehlings holds several academic positions at the University of Toronto. He is a Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery. Research Director of the Division of Neurosurgery, and a member of the Graduate Studies Institute of Medical Science. An additional academic chair held by Dr. Fehlings is the Krembil Chair in Neural Repair and Regeneration at the University Health Network (UHN), where he also holds the positions of Medical Director of the Krembil Neuroscience Program, Director of the Spinal Cord Clinic, Head of the Spinal Program and Staff Neurosurgeon. Dr. Fehlings resides at the UHN Toronto Western Hospital campus.

Following a Medical Degree from the University of Toronto, Dr. Fehlings was a surgical intern at Queen's University. He did a residency in neurosurgery at the University of Toronto, as well as at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre and at St. Michael's Hospital. His residency training continued at the Toronto Hospital, where Dr. Fehlings was a resident in Neuropathology, Neurology, and Neuroradiology. Additionally at the Toronto Hospital, Dr. Fehlings was Senior Resident of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Chief Resident in the Division of Neurosurgery. Dr. Fehlings postdoctoral research fellowships were with the research lab Playfair Neuroscience Unit part of the University of Toronto and as a research fellow at NYU Medical Center.

Dr. Fehlings is an active member of many professional organizations including: the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Academy of Neurological Surgery, Canadian Neurological Society, North American Spine Society, Society for Neurosicience, Society for Neurotrauma, Cervical Spine Research Society, International Neurotrauma Society, and the Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves as well as the Joint Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care.

Dr. Fehlings is Deputy Editor-in Chief for the journal Spine, and an Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Neurotrauma, Journal of Spinal Disorders, Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery and SpineUniverse.

Dr. Fehlings is a recipient of numerous research and investigation grants which is reflected in the amount of research he has published and contributed to scientific writing. He has contributed 33 chapters to medical books and proceedings. He has published 207 abstracts of his research and published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles. His poster presentations, scientific exhibits and movie presentations number over 220. In addition, Dr. Fehlings has presented 142 peer-reviewed papers at scientific meetings, and lists 211 presentations at hospitals, universities and conferences.

Dr. Fehlings' commitment to spine patients is further reflected in his volunteer work for Think First, a charitable organization committed to preventing spinal cord injury in the young.

Michael G. Fehlings, MD, PhD, FRCSC is on the Spine Universe Editorial Board.

SpineUniverse articles from Michael G. Fehlings, MD, PhD, FRCSC

• Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy with Cord Compression
  Case presentation involves a 65-year-old right-hand dominant female presenting with an 8-month history of left subocciptal and occipito-parietal pain and upper neck pain.
• Evaluation of the Neuroprotective Effects of Sodium Channel Blockers after Spinal Cord Injury
  A discussion about the effectiveness of systemic Na+ channel blockers in spinal cord injury.
• MRI Findings: Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy with Cord Compression
  These MRI scans show evidence of a pannus at the C1-C2 level with significant cord compression and subaxial spondylosis with cord compression.
• Operative Details and Outcome: Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy with Cord Compression
  BrainLab dynamic reference frame was used to select the best trajectory for the C1 screws, as well as selecting screw size and length.
• Posterior Occipitocervical Instrumentation and Fusion for Ventral Compression in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Case Report
  Case Report for posterior occipitocervical instrumentation and fusion for ventral compression in rheumatoid arthritis.
• Surgical Treatment: Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy with Cord Compression
  Surgical goals include spinal cord and brain stem decompression, realignment of bone, and maintenance of cervical alignment with osseous fusion.
• The Role and Timing of Decompression in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
  Abstract concerning conservative care and preventive measures of acute spinal cord injury.