| Title: |
Spinal hematoma after total knee arthroplasty: a case report |
| Authors: |
Cortina, G; Collarile, M; Condello, V; Orlandi, R; Russo, A; Madonna, V; Pieracci, N |
| Source: |
Journal of Surgical Case Reports ; volume 2021, issue 8 ; ISSN 2042-8812 |
| Publisher Information: |
Oxford University Press (OUP) |
| Publication Year: |
2021 |
| Description: |
Spinal anesthesia is a common procedure performed in orthopedic surgery, and it is regarded as secure and safe. Although puncture-related complication of spinal anesthesia has a very low incidence, it would lead to dramatic neurological damage (tetra- or paraplegia). Early diagnosis and surgical decompression are mandatory to promote a better outcome. We present a case of acute spinal hematoma from T11 to L3, triggered by laborious anesthesia puncture after total knee arthroplasty. A prompt surgical decompression within few hours after diagnosis allowed rapid functional recovery and avoided permanent paraplegia. |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| DOI: |
10.1093/jscr/rjab354 |
| Availability: |
https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjab354; http://academic.oup.com/jscr/article-pdf/2021/8/rjab354/40024886/rjab354.pdf |
| Rights: |
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.15CC6868 |
| Database: |
BASE |