An extradural tethering effect was suggested as one mechanism leading to postoperative radiculopathy. Durotomy may be useful in the treatment of postoperative palsy.
Postoperative delirium commonly occurs after spine surgery. Intraoperative hypotension <80 mmHg and intraoperative use of dezocine represent valuable new predictors of the risk of delirium.
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