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  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Prone positioning during spine surgery is associated with various potential complications.
  • These complications can affect multiple organ systems and range from common to rare.
  • Patient morbidity can be significant, necessitating a thorough understanding of associated risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current literature on complications associated with prone positioning in spine surgery.
  • To increase awareness of the spectrum of potential complications.
  • To inform spine surgeons about strategies for minimizing patient morbidity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of complications related to prone positioning in spine surgery.
  • Analysis of reported morbidities across different organ systems.
  • Identification of factors contributing to and strategies for preventing complications.

Main Results:

  • Complications include perioperative visual loss (POVL), peripheral nerve injuries, myocutaneous issues (pressure ulcers, compartment syndrome), airway compromise, and vascular events.
  • POVL, though uncommon, can result from optic nerve, retinal, or cerebral ischemia, or glaucoma.
  • Many complications are understood and preventable with careful surgical planning and execution.

Conclusions:

  • Prone positioning for spine surgery carries a risk of diverse and potentially severe complications.
  • While many risks are manageable through meticulous surgical technique, some, like POVL, require further research for complete understanding and prevention.
  • Enhanced awareness and proactive strategies are crucial for mitigating patient morbidity during prone spine surgery.