Asian Spine J.  2016 Aug;10(4):776-786. 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.776.

Pseudarthrosis of the Cervical Spine: Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Management

• Leven D
• Cho SK

• KMID: 2349305
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.776

Abstract

Cervical myelopathy and radiculopathy are common pathologies that often improve with spinal decompression and fusion. Postoperative complications include pseudarthrosis, which can be challenging to diagnose and manage. We reviewed the literature with regard to risk factors, diagnosis, controversies, and management of cervical pseudarthrosis.

Keyword

Cervical spine; Complications; Nonunion; Risk factors; Fusion

MeSH Terms

Decompression
Diagnosis*
Pathology
Postoperative Complications
Pseudarthrosis*
Radiculopathy
Risk Factors*
Spinal Cord Diseases
Spine*