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Delayed postoperative neurological deficits from scoliosis correction: a case series and systematic review on clinical characteristics, treatment, prognosis, and recovery.

Hui LvZhongRong ZhangAiJun YangJianHong ZhouYuan GuoFei LuoZhengFeng ZhangZeHua ZhangJianZhong Xu
Published in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2024)
Our findings indicate that spinal cord ischemic injury was a significant factor for patients experiencing DPND and distraction after corrective surgery may be a predisposing factor for spinal cord ischemia. Additionally, it is important to consider the possibility of DPND when limb numbness and decreased muscle strength occur within 48 h after corrective scoliosis surgery. Moreover, emergency surgical intervention is highly recommended for DPND caused by mechanical compression factors with a promising prognosis for neurological function, emphasizing the importance of taking into account preoperative orthopedic diagnoses when evaluating the potential for neurological recovery.
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