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Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Neuropathy (1983); Weakness (2145); Numbness (2415)
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Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported in a journal article that a patient with a history of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue underwent a percutaneous kyphoplasty for a painful t9 metastatic compression fracture.Immediately after the procedure, the patient developed saddle anesthesia and progressive bilateral lower extremity numbness and weakness.Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed kyphoplasty cement within the t9 vertebral body with retropulsion of tumor mass into the ventral spinal canal.The patient underwent emergent posterolateral decompression with t9 vertebrectomy, anterior reconstruction t8-t10, and posterior instrumented spinal fusion.Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma.Postoperatively, the patient regained full strength and sensation along with the ability to ambulate.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Literature citation: sean m.Esmende, md; alan h.Daniels, md; mark a.Palumbo, md."spinal cord compression after percutaneous kyphoplasty for metastatic compression fracture".The spine journal 13 (2013) 831-832.(b)(4).
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