Complete spinal cord injury from postoperative seroma following scoliosis surgery: A case report with favorable ambulatory outcomes after comprehensive rehabilitation.
Jing ChenJin Rui Edmund NeoYeow Leng TanPublished in: The journal of spinal cord medicine (2022)
Complete SCI due to seroma, a surgical complication of corrective scoliosis surgery, is rare. However, prompt postoperative examination should be performed routinely in anticipation of neurological deterioration. Early rehabilitation comprising of gait re-training and the use of RAGT might enhance the lower-limb motor strength and functional recovery.