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Vertebral Body Fracture During Manual Therapy in a Patient Following Spinal Surgery and Previous Instrumentation
Jun-Yong Cha1, Sangsoo Choi1, Sungbum Kim1
1Department of Spine Surgery, Gangnam Nanoori Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Korean Journal of Neurotrauma
|August 8, 2025
Summary
Spinal implant removal can cause fractures in patients with low bone density. This case report details successful treatment of post-removal vertebral fractures using percutaneous vertebroplasty.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Spinal fusion with metallic implants is common for spinal conditions.
- Implant removal is sometimes necessary due to complications like pain, failure, or infection.
- Stress-shielding from implants can weaken bone, increasing fracture risk after removal, especially in osteoporotic patients.
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