Complication associated with Cervical Fuison Surgery

Abstract

  There are several varieties of cervical fusion surgery including anterior fusion, posterior screw fixation, and combined anterior and posterior fusion. Surgeons must be aware of the possible surgery-related complications and their management during each step of the operative procedure. Acceptable surgical outcomes require meticulous surgical execution and careful consideration of patients’ surgical indications and contraindications. In this literature review, we discuss the strategies for avoiding complications associated with cervical fusion surgery and for managing these complications.