Ep 79: Grand Rounds: Management of Cervical Spine Trauma: from the ED to the OR (Ahmed Cherry)

Recorded on January 16, 2026.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Ahmed Cherry, an orthopedic surgeon with a fellowship in neurosurgical and orthopedic spine surgery, discusses the perioperative management of cervical spine trauma.Dr. Ahmed Cherry completed his undergraduate and Master’s degree in Biochemistry at the University of Windsor. He subsequently attended medical school and Orthopaedic Surgery residency, at the University of Toronto. Dr. Cherry completed his Complex Neurosurgical/Orthopedic Spine Fellowship at the Toronto Western Hospital. He has experience in a wide range of complex cases in both Orthopedics and Spine, with clinical and research focus aimed towards degenerative spine disease and minimally invasive procedures.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.