Osteoradionecrosis in Subaxial Cervical Spine - a Rare and Devastating Complication: A Case Report

Osteoradionecrosis, a rare complication of radiation therapy, is a slow progression disease which affects the surrounding structures of spinal components. It essentially weakens the soft tissue and bony configuration and can cause nerve impingement or cord compression. We describe a patient who unde...

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Published in:Malaysian orthopaedic journal 2017-11, Vol.11 (3), p.53-55
Main Authors: Rashid, MZ, Ariffin, MH, Rhani, SA, Baharudin, A, Ibrahim, K
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Language:English
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Summary:Osteoradionecrosis, a rare complication of radiation therapy, is a slow progression disease which affects the surrounding structures of spinal components. It essentially weakens the soft tissue and bony configuration and can cause nerve impingement or cord compression. We describe a patient who underwent radiotherapy for thyroid cancer and presented with cervical kyphosis with anterolisthesis of C3/C4 and C4/C5 some 32 years later. We explore the role of anterior and posterior fusion, as well as hyperbaric oxygen therapy in promoting healing.
ISSN:1985-2533
2232-111X
DOI:10.5704/MOJ.1711.005