A variety of arthritic disorders may cause the lower cervical spine to become susceptible to progressive collapse and deformity. Dr. Jens R. Chapman, professor of orthopaedic and neurological surgery at the University of Washington, discusses a complex series of surgeries that are the only solutions for patients with fixed deformities. Other topics included in this program are surgical care from an anterior or posterior approach and chin or chest deformities. From the Series:Sixth Annual Harborview Spine Symposium: Arthritic Disorders of the Spine