2018
DOI: 10.3171/2017.10.spine17606
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Challenge of handling a Charcot spinal arthropathy with a novel hybrid fibular autograft and expandable cage

Abstract: A 26-year-old man, who was paraplegic for 6 years due to a motor vehicle accident, presented to the authors’ clinic following his incapacity to withstand a sitting posture, the frequent sensation of “clicks” in his back, and a complaint of back pain while in his wheelchair. On imaging, his dorsal spine showed a complete arthrodesis of the primarily fused vertebrae. However, distal to this segment, a Charcot spinal arthropathy with subluxation of T12–L1 was evident. Repair of this complex, uncommon, lat… Show more

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“…In these patients, there is a high risk of wound disturbance, implant failure, and development of additional Charcot joints. 13,14 Smoking status is a relative indication. Perioperative radiation has a fusion rate of only 57% and 75% when using without and with the use of autograft.…”
Section: Indicationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In these patients, there is a high risk of wound disturbance, implant failure, and development of additional Charcot joints. 13,14 Smoking status is a relative indication. Perioperative radiation has a fusion rate of only 57% and 75% when using without and with the use of autograft.…”
Section: Indicationsmentioning
confidence: 99%