Spine Case

60 yo M pmh throat cancer, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hypothyroid with worsening neck pain and unilateral arm weakness. Imaging shows atlantoaxial instability. Surgeon booked a suboccipital craniectomy and decompression/fusion to c5 due to cord compression and is itching to get to the OR. What's your next step?

Source: Student Doctor Network - February 3, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: GassYous Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums