Resorption of intraspinal fragments of displaced bone graft following anterior spinal fusion.
A case of accidental graft protrusion into the intervertebral foramen following anterior spinal fusion is presented. The displaced graft resorbed spontaneously over a 12-month period and neurological deficit resolved.
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Spinal Unit, Royal Perth Rehabilitation Hospital, Western Australia.
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D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed