Complications of Anterior and Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery.
10.4184/asj.2016.10.2.385
- Author:
Jason Pui Yin CHEUNG
1
;
Keith Dip Kei LUK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, SAR, China. hrmoldk@hku.hk
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Complications;
Cervical;
Spine;
Surgery
- MeSH:
Pathology;
Patient Positioning;
Patient Selection;
Spine*
- From:Asian Spine Journal
2016;10(2):385-400
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Cervical spine surgery performed for the correct indications yields good results. However, surgeons need to be mindful of the many possible pitfalls. Complications may occur starting from the anaesthestic procedure and patient positioning to dura exposure and instrumentation. This review examines specific complications related to anterior and posterior cervical spine surgery, discusses their causes and considers methods to prevent or treat them. In general, avoiding complications is best achieved with meticulous preoperative analysis of the pathology, good patient selection for a specific procedure and careful execution of the surgery. Cervical spine surgery is usually effective in treating most pathologies and only a reasonable complication rate exists.
