Spine
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Case study. ⋯ This is a unique complication of SCS about which all professionals evaluating patients who have similar implanted devices, even if they have already been removed, should be made aware of.
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Report of the use of one segmental artery from the left renal artery as inflow source for reconstructing a spine with recalcitrant osteomyelitis. ⋯ The segmental renal artery can be selected as one of the recipient vessels in spinal reconstruction surgery without detrimental effect on renal function in our case. The use of vascularized fibular flap is preferable in cases of recalcitrant spinal osteomyelitis. Staged surgery in the presence of spinal infection can offer good spinal stability and good bony union with lower infection risk.
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In all, 4 cases of the coexistence of congenital spinal deformity (CSD) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) were reviewed. ⋯ The coexistence of CSD and AS is very rare. However, it is necessary to consider the diagnosis of AS in CSD patients who present with symptoms such as inflammatory low back pain, morning stiffness, loss of global sagittal balance, and other clinical features can not be exclusively explained by CSD solely.