Harrington Rod Instrumentation: A Cause of Brown-Sequard Syndrome

We describe a child with Brown-Sequard syndrome beginning at C8-T1, immediately following Harrington rod instrumentation for idiopathic scoliosis. We believe this is most likely related to either a common variation of the branches of the anterior spinal artery to one side or due to rupture of the ip...

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Published in:Canadian journal of neurological sciences 1988-02, Vol.15 (1), p.44-46
Main Authors: Van Orman, C.B., Darwish, H.Z.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Diseases of the spine
Female
Humans
Medical sciences
Original Articles
Orthopedic Fixation Devices
Postoperative Complications
Scoliosis - surgery
Spinal Cord Diseases - etiology
Syndrome
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Summary:We describe a child with Brown-Sequard syndrome beginning at C8-T1, immediately following Harrington rod instrumentation for idiopathic scoliosis. We believe this is most likely related to either a common variation of the branches of the anterior spinal artery to one side or due to rupture of the ipsilateral spinal vein. This possible complication should be considered in patients undergoing Harrington rod instrumentation.
ISSN:0317-1671
2057-0155
DOI:10.1017/S0317167100027177