Case Scenario #1 - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Imaging shows a spondylotic cervical spine with tear-drop fractures at C5 and C6 and severe stenosis of spinal canal at C4-C5, C5-C6, C6-C7 with signs of myelomalacia. The patient undergoes a posterior decompression and fusion C3-T1 with blood loss 420cc. Postoperatively, neurologic status improved to independent ambulation and 3+ bilateral upper extremities strength. The patient was started ... ................
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