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Table 4 Traction-related and surgery-related complications

From: The effectiveness and safety of staged halo-pelvic traction combined with posterior spinal fusion in the treatment of severe rigid spine deformity: a prospective cohort study

Complications

n (%)

Traction-related complications

10 (16.4%)

 Pin-site infection

3 (4.9%)

 Atlantoaxial instability

2 (3.3%)

 Instrumentation-related cutting

1 (1.6%)

 Brachial plexus palsy

4 (6.6%)

Surgery-related complications

11 (18.0%)

 Temporary neurological deficit

3 (4.9%)

 Pulmonary infection

2 (3.3%)

 Pleural effusion

3 (4.9%)

 Dural tear

3 (4.9%)