Cervical Myelopathy Following Intervertebral Disc Herniation at the Surgical Site Post-Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery
10.4055/jkoa.2024.59.3.219
- Author:
In Bo KIM
1
;
Yeong Hun KANG
;
Sung Soo CHUNG
;
Se Myoung JO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bumin Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2024;59(3):219-222
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
A 64-year-old male patient presented with hand numbness and gait disturbance. He had undergone cervical artificial disc replacement (C-ADR) at another hospital nine years earlier. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a protruded disc at the surgical level compressing the spinal cord. The implant and protruded disc were removed. Fusion was then performed. This case report highlights the importance of long-term follow-up of patients who have undergone C-ADR, and the need to be aware of the potential for late complications.In addition, it is important to ensure as complete a disk removal as possible during C-ADR.
