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Posterior Approach for Debridement of the Psoas Abscess
Published on: March 2, 2020
Minimally Invasive Robotic Approach to Treating Cement Leakage Into the Psoas: A Case Report
Hiroto Makino1, John Choi2, Raghad Barri2
1Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama, JPN.
Abstract:
A 78-year-old woman developed groin and thigh pain, numbness, and hip flexion weakness. Imaging revealed cement leakage from an L4 screw into the psoas, compressing a lumbar plexus branch. Using a spinal robotic system (ExcelsiusGPS, Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, PA), a minimally invasive approach enabled precise incision planning, safe psoas dissection, and en bloc cement removal. Symptoms resolved immediately. Symptomatic intrapsoas cement leakage causing radiculopathy is rare, and robotic guidance contributed to a safe, accurate procedure.

