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© 1996 British Society for Rheumatology

case-report

UNUSUAL COMPLICATIONS OF CERVICAL SPINE SURGERY FOR CERVICAL MYELOPATHY IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

R. MUNRO, M. DUNCAN, H. A. CAPELL and R. JOHNSTON*

Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, Glasgow Royal Infirmary Glasgow
*Institute of Neurological Sciences, Southern General Hospital Glasgow

Correspondence to: Correspondence to: R. Munro, Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Castle Street, Glasgow.

Cervical myelopathy is a recognized complication of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory arthropathies. In a significant proportion of patients, surgical stabilization of the cervical spine offers the best opportunity for improvement of symptoms and long-term survival. We report two cases that illustrate some potential complications of cervical spine surgery and which also emphasize the need for vigilance when caring for patients in this group.

KEY WORDS: Cervical myelopathy, Surgery


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