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Root and spinal cord compression from methylmethacrylate vertebroplasty.

J Ratliff1, T Nguyen, J Heiss

  • 1Surgical Neurology Branch, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA. jratliff@box-j.nih.gov

Spine
|July 18, 2001
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Methylmethacrylate vertebroplasty can cause serious neurologic complications due to cement leakage. Early surgical decompression is crucial for relieving nerve-root and spinal cord compression after this procedure.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Methylmethacrylate vertebroplasty is a common treatment for vertebral fractures and tumors.
  • Complications can arise from cement extrusion, leading to spinal cord and nerve root compression.
  • This case highlights the risks associated with methylmethacrylate vertebroplasty.

Observation:

  • A 50-year-old female experienced severe thoracic pain due to a T1 vertebral metastasis.
  • Following methylmethacrylate vertebroplasty, CT revealed cement leakage into the spinal canal and foramina.
  • The patient developed radiculopathy and myelopathy.

Findings:

  • Early surgical decompression effectively relieved the patient's neurological deficits.
  • Prompt surgical intervention is key to managing methylmethacrylate extrusion complications.

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Implications:

  • Spine surgeons must be involved in the pre-operative evaluation and post-operative management of patients undergoing vertebroplasty.
  • Awareness of potential neurologic complications is essential for clinicians performing or managing patients who have undergone vertebroplasty.
  • This case underscores the importance of vigilant monitoring and timely surgical intervention for methylmethacrylate-related neurologic compromise.