Pediatric Horner’s syndrome following posterior spinal fusion: a case series
This case series demonstrates that Horner's syndrome is a rare complication after a posterior spinal fusion in the pediatric population. Each case highlights that the oculosympathetic pathway can be susceptible to injury during deformity correction, specifically near the cervicothoracic region, whether from traction injury or overt nerve root transection.
Authors
- D. J. Sucato
- Megan Johnson
- Judy-Mae Lima
- Amy L McIntosh
Institutions
- Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (US)
- Southwestern Medical Center (US)
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Spine Deformity
- Published
- 2026-02-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s43390-026-01305-1
- Primary Topic
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00