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Area of Science:

  • Pain management
  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • Spinal anatomy

Background:

  • Chronic vertebrogenic low back pain is often treated with basivertebral nerve ablation (BVNA).
  • Serious complications from BVNA are rare, but hematoma formation is theoretically possible due to the proximity of basivertebral vessels.
  • The basivertebral foramen contains both the nerve terminus and vessels.

Observation:

  • This case report details a suspected hematoma in the extradural neural axis compartment after BVNA.
  • The patient presented with symptoms indicative of a potential complication post-procedure.

Findings:

  • The suspected extradural hematoma was identified following the basivertebral nerve ablation procedure.
  • Conservative management was initiated for the patient.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of recognizing potential vascular complications after BVNA.
  • Conservative treatment can be effective for managing rare complications like extradural hematomas.
  • Understanding the anatomical relationship between the basivertebral nerve and vessels is crucial for procedural safety.