Iatrogenic cervical deformity.
Iatrogenic cervical deformity can develop after anterior or posterior procedures. Careful attention to detail can minimize the likelihood of creating a sagittal or coronal plane deformity. Strategies for the prevention and correction of postoperative cervical deformity are presented.
Lehman
Ronald A
RA
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307, USA.
Angevine
Peter
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Rhim
Seung-Chul
SC
Riew
K Daniel
KD
D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D016268:Internal Fixators / Q000009:adverse effects; D016916:Joint Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D013131:Spine / Q000601:surgery*