Cervical Cord Injury Following Posterior Spinal Fusion in a Patient With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Case Report.

Anne Kristobak Melvin D Helgeson Jefferson Jex

Published in: JBJS case connector (2020)

Perioperative hypotension, positioning, and mild cervical canal stenosis contributed to cervical cord injury following posterior thoracic instrumentation. Optimal perioperative resuscitation and awareness of cervical spine anatomy along with proper positioning may prevent this rare but potentially serious complication.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
cardiac surgery
patients undergoing
cardiac arrest
acute kidney injury
cardiopulmonary resuscitation