Abstract
We present the case of a delayed pseudoarthrosis resulting from a fracture at the site of a radiographically confirmed anterior cervical fusion following plate removal. In this case, an anterior cervical plate was removed to allow for further surgery at a supra-adjacent level. A modicum of literature exists describing delayed fractures following hardware removal in thoracolumbar fusion constructs. The development of a fracture/pseudoarthrosis following hardware removal at the site of a radiographically confirmed anterior cervical fusion has not been previously reported. We describe the clinical presentation and operative management in the case of this rare and unexpected complication.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 128-131 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Neuroscience |
Volume | 47 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Delayed
- Fracture
- Plate removal
- Pseudoarthrosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neurology
- Clinical Neurology
- Physiology (medical)