Neurologic Deterioration After Spinal Surgery
Abstract Neurological deterioration can occur for a number of reasons following spinal surgery. This work details some of the most common causes of neurologic deterioration. There is a focus on…
Complications of Surgery at the Craniocervical Junction
Abstract Pathologies involving the craniocervical junction require comprehensive surgical management to relieve the bulbomedullary compression and ensure spinal stability. Many factors need to be considered when opting for anterior, posterior…
Complications After Decompressive Craniectomy and Cranioplasty
Abstract Decompressive craniectomy (DC) and cranioplasty are common operations which appear deceptively straightforward. However, there are many potential pitfalls and complications of these operations most of which can be avoided…
Complications in Neurosurgery—Graft-Related Complications (Autograft, BMP, Synthetic)
Keywords bone graft, autograft, allograft, BMP, complication Highlights • Complications from bone grafting in the spine include poor bony fusion, pain at harvest sites, in addition to infection. •…
Procedure-Related Complications (Inadvertent Dural Tear, CSF Leak)
Abstract Unintended durotomies and cerebrospinal fluid leaks are a known complication of spine surgery with an incidence of 0.3% to 35% reported in the literature. Unintended durotomies may be complicated…
Adjacent Level Disc Degeneration and Pseudarthrosis
Abstract Adjacent segment disease and pseudarthrosis are common complications of cervical spine fusions. Adjacent segment disease occurs in up to 30% of patients 10 years after surgery. Pseudarthrosis rates in…
Complications After Surgery for Chronic Subdural Hematomas
Abstract Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is an increasing issue worldwide, due to the increasing age of the population. Despite the simple surgical technique it may be burdened by a high…
Overview of General and Degenerative Spine Surgery Complications
Anil Nanda Mohammed Nasser Primum non nocere: First do no harm, the concept of nonmaleficence, holds true today more than ever before with the rapid technologic innovations in the field of spine…
Posttraumatic Syringomyelia
Abstract Posttraumatic syringomyelia is a syrinx that forms within the spinal cord after spinal cord injury, with a incidence of 1–9% among spinal cord injury patients. Prevention depends on successful…
Complications in Endovascular Management of Carotid-Cavernous and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas
Highlights • The vast majority of dural arteriovenous fistulas and carotid-cavernous fistulas should be treated with an endovascular-first strategy. • Major complications include unintended embolic migration, cranial neuropathy, and occlusion…
