Complications & Revision Surgery in Subaxial Cervical Procedures
This spine surgery lecture looks at subaxial cervical spine surgery complications and revision surgery.

Lecturer: Daniel K Riew, MD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.158
Ref.ID: 9_2_riew
What you will cover in this lecture
This spine surgery lecture looks at subaxial cervical spine surgery complications and revision surgery. The common complications including dural leaks, nonunion, recurrent laryngeal nerve injuries are discussed in detail. The treatment of complications is discussed with help of preop photographs, and strategies are suggested to tackle difficult problems. Some tips are given to minimise the complications at the time of surgery. Improvement in the detection rate is noted in light of the symptoms and findings on imaging investigations.
Learning Objectives
- To identify the main complications and adverse events in subaxial cervical spine surgery.
- To manage airways complication in anterior cervical surgery.
- To manage dural tears and CSF temporary shunting.
- Assessment of pseudoarthrosis on imaging.
- Assessment of ALOD on imaging, and the principles to avoid it.
- To be familiar with the anatomy of laryngeal innervation and with the clinical syndromes related to surgical injuries of them.
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Complications & Revision Surgery in Subaxial Cervical Procedures
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
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Each Spine Surgery Lecture is viewed online in video format and lasts from 20-45 minutes. The Lectures contain relevant additional learning resources (book chapters, research papers, surgical videos, master lecture videos, case reports, review articles, etc.), which are presented in context and viewable immediately for your convenience.
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Q: What courses does eccElearning provide?
A: We have the Diploma in Spine Surgery with Modules individually purchasable, lecture bundles, an Endoscopic Spine Surgery Programme, a Residents' Spine Programme, and Spine Surgery Specialist Certificates in Radiology and Physiotherapy.
