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Blade-Related Vertebral Fracture After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with a Zero-Profile Cage: A Case Report.

Takayoshi ShimizuBungo OtsukiTakashi SonoShuichi Matsuda
Published in: JBJS case connector (2023)
This case emphasizes the importance of precision in the surgical technique, specifically in the placement of Caspar pins and anchoring blades. It also underscores the need for a high index of suspicion for potential hardware-related complications in patients presenting with recurring symptoms post-ACDF, contributing to the understanding of such rare complications.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • bone mineral density
  • sleep quality
  • depressive symptoms
  • risk assessment
  • hip fracture