Complications Associated with Posterior Lumbar Surgery

Woojin Cho; Adam L. Shimer; Francis H. Shen

doi:10.1053/j.semss.2010.12.013

Complications Associated with Posterior Lumbar Surgery

Woojin Cho, Adam L. Shimer, Francis H. Shen

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Abstract

Complications associated with posterior lumbar surgeries include pseudarthrosis, loss of fixation, instrumentation malposition, and cerebrospinal fluid leakage. An understanding of the associated risk factors and their incidences can help to reduce the likelihood of complications. Adhering to meticulous operative technique is also essential. Once complications occur, establishing the diagnosis and tailoring treatment to each individual patient can help to reduce the risk for progression of symptoms and can limit additional complications.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	101-113
Number of pages	13
Journal	Seminars in Spine Surgery
Volume	23
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1053/j.semss.2010.12.013
State	Published - Jun 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cerebrospinal fluid leakage
Complications
Instrumentation malposition
Loss of fixation
Posterior lumbar surgery
Pseudarthrosis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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