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Table 4 Complications in the study patients

From: Protection of L1 nerve roots by pre-relieve tension in parallel endplate osteotomy for severe rigid thoracolumbar spine deformity

Complication

Patients (n = 12)

Dura laceration

0

L1 nerve root injury

3

Paralytic ileus

1

Hemothorax

1

Superficial infection

0

Nonunion/rod broken

0

Distal screw loosening

0

Adjacent segment kyphosis

0