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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Brachial plexopathy, a complication following cervical spine surgery, requires understanding of its prevalence and risk factors.
  • Cervical spine surgery involves complex procedures with potential neurological risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of brachial plexopathy after cervical spine surgery.
  • To review the literature for etiology and risk factors of brachial plexopathy post-cervical spine surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective, multicenter case-series study of 12,903 patients across 21 sites.
  • Literature review using the PubMed database for relevant articles.

Main Results:

  • Only 1 case of postoperative brachial plexopathy was identified in 12,903 patients, yielding a prevalence of 0.01%.
  • The prevalence at the affected site was 0.07%.
  • Identified risk factors include age, anterior surgical approaches, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, and patient positioning.

Conclusions:

  • Brachial plexopathy following cervical spine surgery is a rare complication.
  • Further investigation into brachial plexopathy after cervical spine surgery is warranted.