Fracture of robust fusion mass after sequential long-construct instrumentation removal: illustrative case
Removal of thoracolumbar instrumentation poses potential risks, including fusion mass fracture, and requires careful risk-benefit analyses. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE25582.
Authors
- Cale J Hendricks
- Lane Geisness
- David W Polly
Institutions
- University of Minnesota (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Neurosurgery Case Lessons
- Published
- 2026-02-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3171/case25582
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00