Prevention and management of neurological complications after scoliosis surgery
10.3724/SP.J.1008.2008.00987
- Author:
Da-Jiang WU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedics
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Complications;
Nervous system injuries;
Scoliosis;
Surgery
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2010;29(8):987-989
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Neurologic complications are rare but devastating events after scoliosis surgery; a thorough preoperative work-up and effective intraoperative monitoring of the spinal cord may reduce the incidence. This review discusses the incidence, preoperative work-up, intraoperative monitoring, and managing strategies for neurologic complications of scoliosis surgery.
