Complications of Posterior Column Osteotomies in the Pediatric Spinal Deformity Patient

ConclusionThe overall frequency of complications related to PCOs was 0.4% (0.4% dural tears/violations) with 0% postoperative neurologic deficit, CSF leak, or pseudarthrosis. Based on these data, PCOs appear to be a safe technique in pediatric spine deformity surgery, with a low rate of technique-related complications.Study DesignRetrospective case series.ObjectivesTo report the frequency of posterior column osteotomy complications (neurologic deficit, dural tear, cerebrospinal fluid leak, and pseudarthrosis) in pediatric patients undergoing spinal deformity surgery.Level of EvidenceLevel IV.
Source: Spine Deformity - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research