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Cervical Pannus Without Rheumatoid Arthritis or Trauma.
1is Chair, Internal Medicine and an Associate Professor of Neurology; and is a Medical Student, both at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Summary
Cervical pannus, often associated with rheumatoid arthritis, can also occur after spine surgery. This condition affects the cervical spine, highlighting a potential complication of surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Rheumatology
- Spinal Medicine
Background:
- Cervical pannus is a known complication in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
- The development of cervical pannus in the context of spine surgery is less commonly discussed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the occurrence of cervical pannus in patients following spine surgery.
- To increase awareness of this potential postoperative complication.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical cases presenting with cervical pannus post-spine surgery.
- Analysis of patient histories and surgical procedures.
Main Results:
- Cervical pannus was identified as a complication in a subset of patients who underwent spine surgery.
- This finding expands the known clinical spectrum of cervical pannus.
Conclusions:
- Spine surgery is a potential, albeit less common, cause for the development of cervical pannus.
- Clinicians should consider cervical pannus in the differential diagnosis of neck pain or neurological deficits after cervical spine surgery.
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