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Table 2 Complications, time of diagnosis and consequence

From: Preliminary results in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with an experimental bioabsorbable cage – clinical and radiological findings in an ovine animal model

Sheep No.

Complication

Time of diagnosis after operation

Consequence

1

Temporary signs of bronchitis

2 days

Antibiotics for 10 days

Loosening of the upper screw pair in the lower segment (C5/6, magnesium-PCL cage)

3 weeks

Euthanasia

2

Limitation in ROM of the cervical spine to one side because of pain

5 weeks

Analgesics

Sinking of cranial screw pairs of both segments (C3/4, bone graft, and C5/6, magnesium-PCL cage)

6 weeks

Euthanasia

9

Weakness of the legs with tendency to fall after transport to outdoor area

4 weeks

Analgesics and cortisone (complete recovery)

13

Fracture of ASIS

Intraoperative

Analgesics

17

Acute massive diarrhea

3 weeks

Euthanasia

  1. (ROM = range of motion, ASIS = anterior superior iliac spine).