Up Wound Infection Seroma and Epidural Scar Epidural Hematoma - CT Epidural Hematoma - MRI Instability Graft Reabsorption Endplate Fracture Graft Collapse Nonunion Displaced Strut Graft Broken Screw Screw in Spinal Canal Slipped rod Screw in Disc space Screw Loosening & Hematoma Screw Backing Out Screw Loosening
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Endplate Fracture
76 y.o male with symptoms of myelopathy, underwent C3,4 ACDF. 1 month later
the patient had complaints of severe dysphagia, feelings of 'food and
liquid getting caught'.
![Latera C-spine - Click on the image to enlarge](images/250/15fracturebody.jpg) |
This radiograph take 1 month later demonstrates anterior
extrusion of bone graft material at C3-4 and an endplate fracture at C4. |
![Latera C-spine - Click on the image to enlarge](images/250/15fusionafter5m.jpg) |
Conservative management utilizing a rigid cervical collar was prescribed for 6
months. 5 months later bony healing has
occurred with incorporation of the graft.
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