| Spinal cord compression caused by the rod of a Harrington instrumentation device: a late complication in scoliosis surgery. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9258642 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report a unique complication caused by the rod of a Harrington instrumentation device, which resulted in spinal stenosis and myelopathy. A literature review revealed no previous causes of direct spinal cord impingement caused by the rod of a Harrington device. In this case, years after the initial operation, the rod penetrated the lamina at the junction between a thoracic and a lumbar curve, causing spinal stenosis and myelopathy. We conclude that regular control of the position of the device and awareness of possible late neurological complications are necessary to identify such complications as early as possible. |
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Authors:
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A Krödel; J C Rehmet; C Hamburger |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society Volume: 6 ISSN: 0940-6719 ISO Abbreviation: Eur Spine J Publication Date: 1997 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-09-26 Completed Date: 1997-09-26 Revised Date: 2013-03-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9301980 Medline TA: Eur Spine J Country: GERMANY |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 208-10 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Orthopaedic Department, Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Klinikum Grosshadem, Germany. |
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Female Humans Kyphosis / surgery Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery Middle Aged Orthopedic Fixation Devices / adverse effects* Postoperative Complications / etiology* Scoliosis / surgery* Spinal Cord Compression / etiology* Spinal Fusion / instrumentation* Thoracic Vertebrae / surgery Time Factors |
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