Anterior interbody fusion for cervical osteomyelitis: Reversal of quadriplegia after evacuation of epidural spinal abscess
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- 1 February 1972
- journal article
- Published by BMJ in Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
- Vol. 35 (1) , 133-136
- https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.35.1.133
Abstract
Interbody fusion for stabilization of the cervical spine after osteomyelitic destruction of the body of C5 vertebra is reported in a patient with quadriplegia and sphincter disturbances secondary to an epidural abscess. The successful union of the bone graft along with complete neurological recovery after anterior decompression and evacuation of the epidural mass seem to justify the procedure.Keywords
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