Postoperative Delayed Cervical Palsies: Understanding the Etiology

Conclusions Although this study partially supports a mechanical etiology in the pathogenesis of a DCP, we also describe a notable correlation with autoimmune risk factors. Bilateral and multimyotomal involvement provides additional support that some DCPs may result from an inflammatory response and thus an underlying multifactorial etiology for this complication.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Global Spine Journal - January 5, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Planchard, Ryan F.Maloney, Patrick R.Mallory, Grant W.Puffer, Ross C.Spinner, Robert J.Nassr, AhmadFogelson, Jeremy L.Krauss, William E.Clarke, Michelle J. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research