An operation close to the spine is a complicated procedure, which can lead to all kinds of complications.
Any surgery carries complication risks. Surgery close to the spine is a complicated procedure that can involve a variety of mechanical and biological complications.
A common problem after surgery is clot formation in the veins; medical name: thrombophlebitis. Often the vein becomes inflamed, due to a blood clot, sensitivity to an IV needle, or infection of a nearby vein. This usually leads to tenderness and pain in the tissue surrounding the affected vein.
Lung complications can also occur as a result of surgery. These can be the result of anesthesia or prolonged bed rest and they can cause irregular breathing and infection.
Implanted metal screws, rods, or plates may break or move over time. This can be painful and often requires a second surgery to repair the damaged implants to replace or repair.
Other complications include:
- Infection
- Displacement of the implant
- Persistent pain
- Sexual Function Problems
- Overloading Adjacent Spine Levels
- Incorrect joining of fracture parts (pseudoarthrosis)
- spinal cord injury
