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Remote Complications Overview

Terminology Postoperative vision loss (POVL) Ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) General Medical Complications Orthopedic surgery in total (including spine surgery) has a 1-5% incidence of cardiac death and nonfatal myocardial infarction. Studies have shown a 3.4% incidence of cardiac complications in spine surgery with a mortality as high as 70%. Highly functioning, cardiac asymptomatic patients who tolerate 4 metabolic equivalents (METS) do not seem to benefit from…

Radiation Myelopathy

KEY FACTS Terminology Chronic progressive radiation myelitis Delayed radiation myelopathy You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Peridural Fibrosis

KEY FACTS Terminology Scar formation within epidural space after lumbar surgery Part of failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Heterotopic Bone Formation

KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Bone development in abnormal location Occurs in 3 main scenarios: rhBMP-2 related, TDR related, ACDF adjacent segment related You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Pseudomeningocele

KEY FACTS Terminology Dural dehiscence, pseudocyst, CSF leak Spinal fluid collection contiguous with thecal sac, not lined with meninges You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here