Rod migration to the occiput after C3–7 instrumentation: A rare case report and literature review
This case underscores the necessity of thorough preoperative assessment, precise surgical execution, and rigorous postoperative monitoring in managing cervical spine stabilization surgeries. Improved diagnostic imaging and prompt surgical intervention are key to mitigating risks associated with rod migration, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
Authors
- Ahmad Jabbari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6323-6414)
- Seyed Ali Mousavinejad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1800-9831)
- Behnaz Niroomand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5184-7445)
- Reza Jabbari
- Ibrahim Mohammadzadeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8862-0778)
- Mehdi Darekordi
Institutions
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-10-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110425
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.57