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