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Iatrogenic cervical deformity.

Ronald A Lehman1, Peter Angevine, Seung-Chul Rhim

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307, USA.

Neurosurgery Clinics of North America
|August 1, 2006
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Iatrogenic cervical deformity can occur after spine surgery. Careful surgical technique can prevent sagittal or coronal plane deformities, and strategies for correction are discussed.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics and Spine Surgery
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Iatrogenic cervical deformity is a potential complication following anterior or posterior cervical spine procedures.
  • Deformities can manifest in the sagittal or coronal planes, impacting patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present strategies for the prevention of iatrogenic cervical deformity.
  • To outline methods for the correction of postoperative cervical deformities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of surgical techniques associated with anterior and posterior cervical procedures.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to sagittal and coronal plane deformities.
  • Discussion of corrective surgical approaches.

Main Results:

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  • Meticulous surgical technique is crucial in minimizing the risk of iatrogenic cervical deformity.
  • Specific preventive measures can significantly reduce the incidence of sagittal and coronal plane malalignment.
  • Established methods exist for the correction of existing postoperative cervical deformities.

    • Conclusions:

    • Prevention of iatrogenic cervical deformity relies on careful surgical planning and execution.
    • Correction of postoperative cervical deformity is achievable through targeted surgical strategies.