Update on the cervical epidural abscess case: Successful partial C4 corpectomy led to significant neurological recovery. Abscess was more phlegmon than liquid. Used fibular allograft for stability.

Key takeaways:
-Abscesses can be more solid than expected.
-Partial corpectomy offers excellent decompression + stability.
-Material choice (titanium/allograft/autograft) matters less than thorough I&D and stabilization.
-Post-op antibiotics are crucial

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Is AI good at deciphering spinal intricacies? 🤔 #MedTwitter, take a look at this AI-rendered spine image. While it mimics the spine from a distance, the devil’s in the details – and they’re off. Much like AI in medicine: seemingly promising, yet often lacking in specific applications. Remember, AI’s efficacy hinges on the quality of data it’s fed. Let’s focus on enhancing data integrity for better outcomes. #HealthTech #DataQuality

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Tip # 1: Always plan your screws! It sharpens your anatomy skills, minimizes errors, and works around old hardware without removal. Let’s prioritize patient safety and share our insights

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Patients with spondylolisthesis, stenosis, and lumbar kyphosis can have major difficulties with staning upright and with day to day function.

Realignment and stabililzation of the spine can lead to a dramatic improvement in quality of life.

Patient was extremely happy postop as she was able to stand upright for the first time in many years.

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