Osteoradionecrosis in Subaxial Cervical Spine - a Rare and Devastating Complication: A Case Report
- Author:
Rashid MZ
;
Ariffin MH
;
Rhani SA
;
Baharudin A
;
Ibrahim K
- Publication Type:Case report
- Keywords:
osteoradionecrosis;
subaxial;
cervical;
spine;
hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- MeSH:
Osteoradionecrosis
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2017;11(3):53-55
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Osteoradionecrosis, a rare complication of radiation therapy,
is a slow progression disease which affects the surrounding
structures of spinal components. It essentially weakens the
soft tissue and bony configuration and can cause nerve
impingement or cord compression. We describe a patient
who underwent radiotherapy for thyroid cancer and
presented with cervical kyphosis with anterolisthesis of
C3/C4 and C4/C5 some 32 years later. We explore the role of
anterior and posterior fusion, as well as hyperbaric oxygen
therapy in promoting healing.
