descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Oct 1998 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Orthopedic Clinics of North America, volume 29, pages 679-699 (issn: 0030-5898,

Authors: Christopher A. Brown; Frank J. Eismont;

doi: 10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70041-9

pmid: 9756965

COMPLICATIONS IN SPINAL FUSION

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Abstract

Complications in spinal fusion can lead to less than desirable results. The complications of spinal fusion in the cervical and lumbar spine are discussed. Methods of avoiding and correcting complications also are reviewed. Through a better understanding, it is hoped that complications can be prevented.

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Keywords

Lumbar Vertebrae, Bone Screws, Thoracic Vertebrae, Ilium, Spinal Fusion, Spinal Stenosis, Humans, Equipment Failure, Spinal Diseases, Spondylolysis, Spondylolisthesis, Intraoperative Complications, Bone Plates

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