title: Complex regional pain syndrome following lateral lumbar interbody fusion: case report.
abstract: The minimally destructive lateral transpsoas approach to the spine has been used in the treatment of various lumbar spinal pathologies. Approach-specific complications have been reported due to the unique surgical corridor and lateral anatomical structures. The authors report a case of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) following interbody cage placement utilizing the lateral lumbar transpsoas approach. A review of the literature is discussed. Further clarification of the mechanism of CRPS and its treatments remains crucial for the fine-tuning of novel surgical techniques and complication avoidance during the development of these techniques.
authors: Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
authors: Simon
authors: S
authors: Morr
authors: Adam S
authors: AS
authors: Kanter
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D020918:Complex Regional Pain Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D016658:Psoas Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000009:adverse effects*