Osteoradionecrosis in Subaxial Cervical Spine - a Rare and Devastating Complication: A Case Report
Journal Title: Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal - Year 2017, Vol 11, Issue 3
Abstract
Osteoradionecrosis, a rare complication of radiation therapy, is a slow progression disease which affects the surrounding structures of spinal components. It essentially weakens the soft tissue and bony configuration and can cause nerve impingement or cord compression. We describe a patient who underwent radiotherapy for thyroid cancer and presented with cervical kyphosis with anterolisthesis of C3/C4 and C4/C5 some 32 years later. We explore the role of anterior and posterior fusion, as well as hyperbaric oxygen therapy in promoting healing.
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Rashid MZ, Ariffin MH, Rhani SA, Baharudin A, Ibrahim K
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